I went to an event not too long ago and a young woman spoke about having to cut her momma off. Her mom displayed some toxic behavior and it was enough to warrant the break.
I hear that a lot nowadays.
There are whole Facebook groups for parents who have been cut off from their kids.
Some without any notice.… Read more...
Deep sigh.
I thought I was past it but alas, here we are…again.
The scale said 205 pounds.
I felt so defeated.
Five years out from weight loss surgery and I’ve regained weight.
Thankfully, not all of it.
But enough to feel uncomfortable.
Enough for some of my favorite clothes to be unwearable.
My highest was somewhere near 280 lbs … Read more...
Two life-changing events all within a year of each other.
My mother aka Momma had a series of 12 strokes.
TWELVE.
And between her husband and I, we were her primary caregivers.
During the first set of strokes, Momma was able to bounce back fairly quickly. She technically had TIAs or mini-strokes as she called them. They … Read more...
I feel I need to start with a disclaimer. This post is not asking victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or any other kind of violent crime to do anything other than heal and go on to live their best lives. I truly am wishing you the best. I am not asking the families of those who lost loved ones … Read more...
I learned a long time ago that we can choose our response to many of life’s circumstances.
We do have options.
One of my options during my hellish encounter was to stay mad. Big mad.
But I’ve witnessed first-hand what bitterness and anger do to a person.
I know what harboring hurt and resentment look like and it’s not a … Read more...
In a moment of quiet reflection, I was told to the enjoy journey.
My response? “You have GOT to be kidding me!”
This message came during an extremely hard season. Life was life’ing and I was exhausted.
How was I supposed to find pleasure when … Read more...
Bumblebees.
Honey bees.
Wasps of all kinds.
They all fill my garden and go from flower to flower gathering nectar and pollinating the fruits and veggies.
There’s no fighting.
There’s more than enough for all of them.
They all get what they need and are content to work together.
Lisa N. Alexander is the
Gut-wrenching pain. It’s unavoidable and part of the human experience.
And for many, they carry the baggage of the experience with them for the rest of their lives and into new relationships. Oftentimes causing a repeat of the past.
This baggage, this:
prevents progress and true healing.
The hurtful words hurled are often rehearsed until … Read more...
I was going through the archives and rediscovered a speaking promo for a presentation I gave called Keeping Sane.
This was at least three years ago and was the perfect narrative after Hurricane Harvey unleashed its wrath on the State of Texas. Especially Houston.
After reports of health care workers taking their own lives and people ready to get out … Read more...
I’m the last person to act brand new or clutch a set of pearls during this current crisis we all find ourselves in. And my guess is, neither are you.
We all go through tough times—experiencing seasons of loss and hardship. It’s life. But how you handle these times is everything.
Since this isn’t my first rodeo, I wanted to … Read more...
