Ohana Means Family
Today's blog post is going in a different direction than I anticipated. Because I stumbled into a social media memory that my ex-husband posted from when I went on vacation…
Being a Mom
Happy Mother's day to all the mothers out there. Whether you are a biological, step, foster/adoptive, or pet mom. As it is Mother's day I wanted to share a bit…
EMDR Therapy and Your Brain
I have talked about EMDR therapy in several of my previous posts. Many of you may be wondering what exactly EMDR is and how it works in your brain. So…
Taking Up Space in Public Places
We are all here on our planet Earth and all of us have the right to take up space. We are all enough just for existing and living on this…
Anger Isn’t a Bad Thing
Anger is both an emotion as well as a phase in the cycle of grief. It can be a tricky emotion to navigate and many people view it in a…
“Labour”
This month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and it closely coincides with the re-release of Paris Paloma's song "Labour". This version is collaborative and features the voices of…
Feeling Safe When Feeling Pretty
Feeling pretty is something that I have struggled with and something that many people struggle with. For many this is a lack of confidence issue, but there may be specific…
Broken Doesn’t Mean Finished
When we have faced trauma, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, loss of someone close to us, etc. we are likely going to feel a sense of brokenness.…
“Jabuti The Tortoise” Powerful Metaphors
As a person who teaches children, I am a strong proponent of children's literature. It is a powerful tool to teach children, not only how to read, but also about…
Grief For Foster Parents
This month is the anniversary of the time that I got to spend with my three foster daughters. If you are unaware of my foster parent journey, check out my…