I didn’t grow up in a household that valued politics or followed them or gave much of a nod to world events. I don’t remember having charted discussions about the happenings of the world as it extended outside the walls of my home. There were enough trials to face inside that we diverted our attention there. Still, in my efforts to make advocacy feel accessible and encourage other[...]
I want to start this post out, first and foremost, to cast no judgment to those who have walked down the road of divorce. My heart goes out to you knowing you’ve gone through some major pain and heartbreak. It takes courage to know when something needs to end. I think you’ll understand why I’m writing this article, for we know divorce is not for most situations but there is a time and place.[...]
For several weeks now, I have watched my social media carefully because I started to suspect that perhaps, our DEEP, DARK LADY SECRET was getting ready to accidentally come out. Our secret? We are…Imperfect. *sigh* Constantly. *groan* We yell at our husbands because they didn’t buy the right hamburger meat. We come unraveled when our kids refuse to listen. We fuck up the job of parenting if[...]
*Original post found in July issue of Stellar Day Magazine* I’ve always felt like I was created to create. I’ve collected hobbies with the best of them. I’ve bought into the DIY craze and I get so much satisfaction when I make something myself. I’m a writer, a designer, a painter, a sewer, a photographer… and the list goes on. Only in recent years have I realized that my inn[...]
Sometimes bravery looks a lot less like jumping out of an airplane or rescuing someone you love. Sometimes bravery looks a little like being unseen. To step back when you want to step in. Putting aside your desire to control and letting things go. Bravery for me was allowing myself to come undone when everything inside screamed to hold it all together. One of the bravest things I've ever don[...]