Today the light is dark. Clouds hover low, ready to burst into tears. I don’t feel the hope that sunny days bring; I just feel a little tired. I see the brown grass, the bare tree limbs, the …
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What to do with Guilt, Blame, and Shame
What should I do when I feel self-blame, guilt, and shame? My kids love stories about superheroes and “bad guys.” They love to tie fabric around their necks and fly around the living room in their …
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Growing up, Again
Remember the butterfly metamorphosis last summer? Gosh dangit I thought it was just a metaphor about my past. Here I am, squished and changing in the dark. I have no clue when I will emerge or …
Self Development that Matters: A guide for the rest of us, Part 1
If you are perfect you can stop reading now. This isn't for you. Now for the rest of us: the imperfect people with messy lives. For the past year I have been learning about self development and …
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Aggressive Peace After Sexual Assault
Today I planned to work on writing my book. I was updating something in Instagram and came upon this post and I couldn't get past it: “Every time I’m annoyed, angered, frustrated, and confused by …
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Sarah Bessey’s Super Freak Fan
#throwbackthursday to when I irresponsibly and spontaneously decided the day of to drive 2 hrs out of town by myself to see @sarahbessey speak! I had zero chill and when I met her I told her …