Saturday

This weekend, I found a home for a sweet pup I was fostering. I had her living with me for almost a year. We built trust and safety. We worked on jumping up. We played frisbee. We ran. It was really difficult, but it was also really satisfying. I cried. I laughed. I gave her […]

Huh

It’s probably not great to want to be numb all the time. Actually, I know it’s not great. And I’m not sure I want that. Want. There’s a word. Want. I want for nothing. Not really. I’m lucky to have what I’ve got. It’s more of a preference. I prefer to be numb all the […]

Gratitude

I was very much myself today, and you held me anyway.

Staying Present

The question, “What in this moment is lacking?” The answer, “Nothing, but my heart is broken.”

Acceptance

When you change your life for the sake of others you must accept that if it doesn’t work, that’s okay too.

Procrastination

A few months ago, I downloaded an article about why people don’t follow through. I still haven’t read it.

In the Seeking

I already know I must search out, cobble together, what I need. It’s not right here, so I have to find it. Does it become more valuable because I have to dig it from the ground? Wrench it from the Earth’s clutches? In the seeking, I learn what’s truly desired. Or is it now an […]

Fact

I’m still afraid.

Halted

Several months ago, I stopped writing. I allowed attacks, accusations, and endless bombardment to stall me. To fill my head with worry that my words would be used against me during each encounter. My words. My words hurled as proof of my inadequacies. My lack of resilience. My failures. I’ve decided it’s no longer my […]

Success in Writing

I’m very excited to share my article published this morning with A Fine Parent, parenting blog, focusing on becoming better versions of ourselves as parents. I’ve loved working with them and being a part of their mission.