Grief and Connection
3 minute read grief and connection I became familiar with David Kessler’s work on grief and connection at the beginning of the pandemic (remember that? when we were all hoarding toilet paper?). David is a grief expert, and his work touches on all … Read More
Those Who Take
2 minute read I am able to muster up empathy for most people, but not those who take advantage of young girls, and cast them aside like rubbish when they’re done. Ghislaine Maxwell is human garbage. And her being convicted on 5 of … Read More
Our Mutual Need
3 minute read My husband, Trey, and I aren’t “perfect,” BUT we do share something very rare and that is our MUTUAL need for deep connection, vulnerability, honesty, understanding, and intimacy. We are both able to express our needs without fear. We BOTH … Read More
fear
2 minute read Fear. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. Fear is exactly what kept me in an unfulfilling and unhappy marriage way longer than I should have. Fear that I was unemployable after being a stay at home mom for years. … Read More
Menopause – YAYYY!
7 minute read Today is January 4th, 2021. I was informed by my doctor this afternoon that I am officially going through menopause. I had bloodwork done last week to see what dosage I would need for a hormone replacement pellet which was … Read More
4 Traits of a Highly Sensitive Person
4 minute read highly sensitive person At first glance, you would think that means that I just get super emotional and cry easily, or that I lose my shit on the regular over stuff you think is no big deal. Which if you … Read More
All This Shit
5 minute read all this shit When disaster strikes, we experience the initial shock, organize to respond, adapt, recover, and move forward. As time passes, we are reminded of the incident, and react emotionally to the memory. But that emotion swells and subsides. … Read More
Passive-Aggressive Behavior: 3 Ways it can Undermine True Connection
4 minute read Passive-aggressive behavior is indirect, aggressive action. It often involves us manipulating people and situations to avoid having to directly deal with a person or problem, and it is most often fear-based, plain and simple. Although underlying mental health conditions, such as ADHD … Read More
Finding the Core
5 minute read The following words are my feelings and beliefs, my intention is to spread inclusivity, so if you feel like posting something to perpetuate divisiveness, please refrain: I live in Texas. I love my home state. I loved and admired Ann … Read More