**TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains graphic content that may trigger PTSD, proceed at your own risk** In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and given recent newsworthy events, I feel compelled to share a little more about my experience in an abusive relationship. So, there are many things I can say about Gabby Petito, the events leading up her death, and all that has transpired since. Aside from the following statement, I won’t touch on… Read More »Domestic Violence: The Fight for My Life

As I continue to pursue this new adventure, I am finding that all the thoughts that are whirling, swirling, and dancing through my mind are struggling to find the page. Is it because I can’t seem to find the time to write? Or is there more to this block than meets the mind? Radical Self-Reflection and being sincerely honest with yourself are hard enough – then add the idea of posting such intimate thoughts for… Read More »Writer’s Block or Stage Fright…

I have spent a large portion of my life living in my own shadow.  Not necessarily afraid of what lies beneath the darkness, rather, more concerned of others perceptions/reactions to seeing me.  The true me.  All of me.  Witnessing my life. … … …No thanks, I’m good. More comfortable in the shadows than living in the spotlight.  Not one to crave attention, instead relishing in the space that remains unseen. Bashful. Not shy.      … Read More »Finding My Shadow

Humans are fairly unique in the Animal Kingdom.  Unlike most species, we get multiple re-births.  Emerging from each stage in life a different creature than we were before.  But unlike our smaller insect brethren, we do not visibly shed our shell and change form entirely.  We simply change our neural pathways, leading to new ways of viewing the world and new behaviors.  We are creative and innovative, adapting to changes almost immediately.  Amazing creatures, are… Read More »An Ode to My Re-Birthday: March Fourth –>

If these last four years have taught us anything, it’s that even when things feel the bleakest, there is still hope for a better future.  If we can find hope amidst the most trying times our nation has witnessed in the 21st century (thus far), then I can find myself amongst the rubble of what once was me. Over the years, I have lost many aspects of myself to the world.  Although it felt as… Read More »Finding Lost Things

I’m baaack! The universe has a way of speaking to us, if only we could just slow down enough to listen, a difficult feat in this fast paced world. Like the true extroverted introvert that I am, leaving social media was necessary to replenish myself, refill my cup, and try a new direction in life.  Focusing on being in the moment and enjoying in-person social interactions helped rejuvenate my passion for life and find the… Read More »Reappearing Act: Take I