It’s been a while since I have HAD to put thoughts to paper. I would love to say that I am here because all is well – but that is just not the case. I have no problem admitting that I have BIG feelings. I have NO problem admitting that…
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The Power of Self-Awareness
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” Aristotle There are so many amazing gifts that we can give the people in our lives, be it through quality time, words of encouragement, small, personal gifts and all of the other best ways to love someone through their love languages. (If…
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Exposed Weaknesses
One of the therapists I follow – said “what is ruining relationships is unrealistic expectations and unresolved childhood trauma.” As she continued to expand on this she says “we believe another person should complete us. Make us happy. And take us away from all the negative feelings. But the reality…
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the stories we tell ourselves
I’ve been working the business side of my journey while letting life settle into really healthy experiences on the intimate side. How does one do that? By having really great conversations! I feel as though I cannot emphasize enough the importance of coming to the table and talking shit out!…
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The Gift of Shame
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” Brene Brown The very title of this article can sound like an oxymoron – however the more I talk to people, the more I believe we do not allow shame to be the catalyst for change…
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Setting a Vision
Most do this and call it New Year’s resolutions. There is a difference between a resolution and a vision. A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something A vision is the ability to think about or a plan the future with imagination or wisdom I…
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‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, Christmas Lights, bells ringing, generosity, kindness, matching pajamas, Christmas trees, ornaments, stockings, Elf on the Shelf, Santa Claus, holiday movies, eating out, wrapping presents, mistletoe, cocktails, Christmas parties, family time, making cookies, caroling, rudolph the rednosed reindeer, hot cocoa, family traditions, and opening presents. …
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Why Gratitude?
“Being grateful does not mean that everything is necessarily good. It just means that you can accept it as a gift.” — Roy T. Bennett This quote encompasses all that I feel about gratitude and why you need to make it a value choice for your life and your daily…
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Birthday Wishes
I think I fell in love with my birthday after my divorce. Sure my parents made a big deal of it when I was in highschool (which I loved!) But my ex husband never truly celebrated me. To be fair, that’s part of the narcissist traits- they don’t like attention…
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My Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day and after the summer I have had, I couldn’t let the day go by without at least addressing the importance of this movement to understand mental health and how it can cripple some individuals! I, myself, experienced trauma this past May that left me…