Chronic Illness Navigation
July is Disability Pride Month and I would be remiss if I didn't spend a bit talking about my life with chronic illness. Chronic illness plays a large role in…
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
I have been reminded of this sentiment a couple of times in the past few weeks and even more so in the past two days. Despite the fact that overall,…
At The End of Your Rope
For therapeutic reasons, I digitally created the above image, describing the feeling of being at the end of my rope. Clinging to the tiny frays of rope coming off the…
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…
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…
Facing Fears and Conquering Them
Today I want to talk about facing fears, because today I have plans of conquering a fear of mine. I am absolutely terrified of going to places that I have…
Hope is a Powerful Thing
I was reminded this morning of a very important message, and I want to share that message with all of you. I was reminded of the power of hope. This…
Wedding Anniversary Post Divorce
In previous posts we have discussed the power of the anniversary effect when it comes to dealing with trauma. This may come from the time of year that your trauma…