I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram the other day and realized that every time there was a quote that was longer than a sentence, I would read about 4 words, then scroll on. I notice that this has become a habit. I find myself binging on quantity as pictures and quotes, and stories rhythmically parade …
Let’s Talk About Shame
Today I am keeping it real. I’m going to dive into some dark stuff of my past that created patterns of shame and unworthiness; many patterns I still deal with today and am still healing from. I often struggle with honoring my worth, as it still presents itself to me tainted with shame. I …
Kindness
I’ve been in education for over 30 years. And I’ve always struggled with the anti-bullying label in schools. And don’t get me wrong, I agree that bullying has no place in society. I just don’t want that word in schools. I will never attend an anti-war rally; if you have a peace rally, invite me. …
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is HARD. Especially when you’ve been hurt by those who you love or trust. Trauma causes deep and gaping wounds that scar, ooze for life, or are buried deep within. I’ve been hurt by a lot of men in my life, ranging from those closest to me to those who were placed in positions …
How We Began!
In June of 2018 I was at a low point. Low and lost. I was functioning in survival mode; fight, flight, freeze all in effect at the same time. A tiger was pacing behind the steel bars of my chest. She was either going to escape this time, or lay down and become a shell. …