Today was an exciting day for me. I had my first photoshoot (as I’m choosing to call it) for my children’s book, King Zara, that will be featured in our local magazine. I’ve been fussing about this thing ever since I was told about it. I bought a new outfit, new makeup, new shape-wear (IYKYK),Continue reading “Choosing Authenticity”
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Facing the Monster
After years of the rough draft sitting in my treasure box, after a year and a half of going through the publishing process, my children’s book has finally launched! I am thrilled…I am nervous…I am vulnerable…I am slightly in shock even though I’ve known this was coming! I started writing when I was a child.Continue reading “Facing the Monster”
A Little Help From a Little Pill
“I’m going to ask you a series of questions and I want you to answer them from the following choices: no days, some days, most days, everyday.” The nurse proceeded to give me a quick depression inventory. A depression inventory is a psychometric test that checks the severity of depression. It’s a list of questionsContinue reading “A Little Help From a Little Pill”
Alligators in the Pool
My boyfriend and I recently bought an above-ground pool in an attempt to get more exercise. I only swim after work when it’s dark outside. I love lounging in the water at night – I just float staring up at the stars. It’s quiet, the weather is cooler, and I don’t have to worry aboutContinue reading “Alligators in the Pool”
Self-care Is Not Self-ish
“That’s never going to happen. My kids will always come first.” My client gave a derisive snort and crossed her arms. As a young therapist without much clinical experience or children of my own, I felt helpless. My client was young herself and struggling raising three kids, running the house, and working a full-time job.Continue reading “Self-care Is Not Self-ish”
Little Deaths Everywhere
I never knew the true impact of death until my mother died. I’d had family members die before; people I’d gone to school or church with, public figures I had admired. Grief is a very complex emotion full of complicated feelings, fears, emptiness – my entire world was shattered and it’s like I’ve been inContinue reading “Little Deaths Everywhere”
A Blur
My boyfriend took this picture last night. I was giving him a hard time about taking more screenshots of his Pokémon than he took pictures of me. I started to turn away and heard the click of his phone as he grabbed this quick pic of me. My first instinct was to tell him toContinue reading “A Blur”
This Too Shall Pass
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted anything. My mom died after an 8 month fight with Glioblastoma. And man did she fight. She never complained. Never asked “Why me?” She had a divine strength most of us only dream of. And what now? Moments of closing my eyes and picturing her. Her hair.Continue reading “This Too Shall Pass”
Know Thyself
“To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river.” -Eckhart Tolle A few years ago my parents planted 3 trees in my side yard. The instructions that were given for their care was to waterContinue reading “Know Thyself”
Grieving
My mom died last week. This is the biggest thing I’ve been scared of my whole life. She had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of glioblastoma in June 2022, and we knew from that day forward what the ultimate outcome was going to be. Even with 8 months to prepare, it’s still a shock.Continue reading “Grieving”
Unbound Light 