Forgiving Yourself
Forgiveness is one of those things that can be difficult to do. Forgiving others for their wrongdoing can be challenging, especially if there is no ownership or apology for their…
Finding Balance with Chronic Illness
I wanted to write this post today because it is based on where I am currently at in my chronic illness journey. I have been steadily gaining more diagnoses and…
Superpower of Healing
I have been onboarding a new staff member the past few weeks and he asked me a question. If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?…
Stuck in a Maze
As a person who has experienced a lot of trauma, something that will happen to me often as a result of my PTSD, is that I will have nightmares. I…
Creating Ripples of Change
This week when I went to EMDR therapy, I talked with my therapist about moments that I have shared with others about my experiences. From moments with friends, to those…
What Chronically Ill People Want You to Know
This post is going to be different than my others because it is not based on just my story. In fact this post will be a collection of anecdotes from…
Defeating Shame Through Conversation
Shame is a feeling that is incredibly heavy. It is the feeling that often prevents us from talking about our experiences. Causing us to keep secrets from those around us.…
Celebrate Yourself!
As we come upon the start of a new year, it is often a time of reflection and celebration. A time when people look back on the year and assess…
Wedding Rings After Divorce
As of December 20, 2024, I have officially been divorced for 2 years and separated for 2 1/2 years. After taking a lot of time and working through the grief,…
Grace & Self Compassion
I think that it is incredibly important to think about giving yourself grace and having self compassion, especially at the holidays. The holidays can be such a hard time for…