I know these people all too well. I've sat on the phone with them...sometimes for hours. I would listen and empathize...sometimes. Sometimes, I'd put the phone down and come back.…
Lisa N. AlexanderSeptember 27, 2023
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderMarch 7, 2023
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderJanuary 19, 2023
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderOctober 2, 2022
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderSeptember 27, 2022
In a moment of quiet reflection, I was told to the enjoy journey. My response? “You have GOT to be kidding me!” Pexels.com This may or may not be actual…
Lisa N. AlexanderSeptember 25, 2022
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderAugust 6, 2022
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…
Lisa N. AlexanderMay 5, 2020
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.…
Lisa N. AlexanderApril 6, 2020