Our world has become an uncomfortable place. I can’t remember life ever being comfortable, but within the last few years, it seems to be crazier than ever. Peace is hard to find. Violence erupts in unexpected places. Children are disappearing. “Road Rage” is a real thing. Politics sets everyone on edge. Even the weather is…
On Being Judged
One of the hardest things many of us have dealt with is the feeling of being judged. Whether the judgment is justified or not, being in the hot seat is extremely uncomfortable. Our reactions differ upon finding ourselves judged by others. Throughout my life, I have dealt with judgment. Of course, I don’t feel any…
What Happens to Children When Parents Separate
Many times when couples separate they often come into the fight with hate in their heart. In the beginning, theirs was the love of a lifetime. But, it turned into a nightmare to match a horror movie. What happened? How do things come to this point? When did it switch from “hurry home” to “get…
Eating The Emptiness Away
Do you find yourself eating when you aren’t hungry? Is stress a trigger for you to run to the cupboard to find comfort food? Do you suddenly realize you are eating when you are already so full you could burst? These describe me to the letter. Tonight as I sit here at the keyboard I…
Healing Through Creative Means
As an empath, it’s not unusual for me to pick up a lot of emotional baggage from other people. The world we live in is not a healthy place for empaths anymore. While we are quickly dragged down, creative efforts can help us heal. “Empath” is considered a “new age” term and most new age…
Unfriended!
Twenty years ago nobody would have a clue what the word “unfriended” meant. Social media had not yet become the bulk of our lives. Our friends were the people we grew up with or the neighbors next door. However, in this new cruel, cold world, being unfriended often brings doubt about self-worth. Friends on our…
Love Isn’t Our Needs Or Wants
Is there a perfect description of “love”? Or, do we see love through rose-colored lenses? Is our definition of love based on our needs and wants? When someone is unable to love as expected, can we say he doesn’t love at all? In my experience when I hear a person use the phrase, “you don’t…
Of Course Writing Isn’t Impossible
It annoys me when I hear someone say he or she can’t write. Anyone can write. We begin in the early years of school. With pencils in hand, we put marks on paper that turn into words and call this writing. All through our youth writing is a fundamental part of our school years. Teachers…
Sophie Says Goodbye
Today I am sitting here at my best friend’s house with heaviness in my heart. Usually our visits are filled with laughter, fun and lots of memories. But this week, her oldest dog, Sophie, is preparing to cross over the rainbow bridge. Sophie is a beautiful Jack Russell Terrier dog with expressive eyes and a…
Another Song For My Funeral
Last week, I went to a speaking event in a nearby town to listen to survivors of abuse tell their stories. While the details were different, there was a similar thread running through them all. They struggled, they fought, and they didn’t give up. However, one survivor said something that struck a chord with me:…