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…
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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…
Sometimes, you’re unaware of the effects certain events have on your life. I didn’t see caring for Momma as traumatic, but it was.
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…
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…
When life is hard, when you’ve been blindsided and left reeling, “enjoy the journey” is the last thing you want to hear!
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…
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…
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…
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….
