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
5 minute read One sunny Friday morning in early May of 2017, we sat down at a small table in a crowded coffee shop off Western Center Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas. Amy was wearing glasses and a short summer dress – sexy … Read More
6 minute read Ladies… Picture this… You’re married to someone you’ve been friends with since high school. You have two young kids. Your husband is a kind person, unassuming to a fault, with no hidden agenda or malice in his heart whatsoever. Unfortunately, … Read More
3 minute read This time of year can be tough for a lot of people… Single dad or mom? Maybe you feel like you’re not doing enough or providing enough. Social media can sure make it seem that way if you allow it. … Read More
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 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
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
3 minute read So, my ex got a new dog. I am so excited for my kids, and my ex. (And the dog, who is a rescue) Genuinely excited. For real. (That is the simple and very rational, “just the facts, ma’am” version.) … Read More
6 minute read Yesterday was a tough one. Nobody died, nobody got a scary diagnosis, no one lost their job. We have money in the bank, a clean, comfortable place to live, food in the fridge. Everyone has their own car with tanks … Read More
3 minute read Think about a ripe peach – beautiful color, delicious sweet and peachy smell, enticing, inviting. Take a deep breath in through your nose. You can almost imagine it, can’t you? Ever been peach picking in the Texas Hill Country in … Read More