Unhinged

Recently something inside of me has opened up.  Like there was this part of me I was keeping tucked away, in a locked box. I was just sitting outside in the sun when I realized that not only has the box been opened but it is unhinged.  In my haste to open it and rediscoverContinue reading “Unhinged”

Shedding more than just my skin

Today, I feel like I am a snake who is getting ready to shed my skin. Except that I I don’t want to just shed my skin, I want to shed more. I want to shed my old, victim like ways. I want to shed this safe resting place that I have taken shelter andContinue reading “Shedding more than just my skin”

Finding My Power

I have been scared and intimidated by anger in the past.  I have also been wanting to get to know my anger and to create more space for it within me. I have chronic fatigue syndrome.  Over the last several years, I have hated myself for it, resented, blamed and berated myself and my bodyContinue reading “Finding My Power”

From Anxiety to Empowerment

I am sensitive, easily stressed and anxious. I am also growing and learning and finding new ways to care for the wonderfully sensitive person I am. As I reflect back on my life, I see how many times I didn’t know I had options. I would just be anxious and sit in that for aContinue reading “From Anxiety to Empowerment”

Self-Love and Self-Care Bill of Rights

In December, I learned about The Mourner’s Bill of Rights, by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. It is a very heartfelt list of “rights” for grieving people so that they may fully process and experience their grief. I felt so supported while hearing those rights that it inspired me to create my own Self-Love and Self-Care BillContinue reading “Self-Love and Self-Care Bill of Rights”