It’s been a whirlwind 20 months hasn’t it? Hell. It’s been a whirlwind much longer than that…maybe a decade. Interests have evolved, friends have come and gone, employment has changed, residence changed, state changed, a worldwide pandemic, loss of loved ones, which has ultimately all impacted my way of thinking. And I know it’s notContinue reading “Never Stop Your Personal Growth”
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Rewriting the Unhealthy Narrative
On this day, 6 months to the day since my father passed away, and 3 days away from what would have been…hell…should have been his 74th birthday, I’m not as despondent as I once was. I’ve reflected. I’ve cried. I’ve been angry. I’ve been resentful. I’ve been beyond depressed. I’ve read grief books. I’ve completedContinue reading “Rewriting the Unhealthy Narrative”
Grabbing a Lifeline
I’m a huge promoter and supporter of self-care and self-love. But I am very much aware that there are some things “self” cannot do without some assistance at times. As you know I lost my father at the end of January this year, and to say that it has been difficult would not be givingContinue reading “Grabbing a Lifeline”
A Letter to Dad on My First Birthday Without You
Every year for the last 20+ years I have woken up on this day looking forward to and relying on that phone call from you and Mom with a heartfelt and embarrassing serenade of “Happy Birthday” first thing in the morning. You would both try so hard to be the first call, first birthday wishContinue reading “A Letter to Dad on My First Birthday Without You”
My Eternal Adventure Angel
I finally got back to the trails this morning. Felt “normal” but also wrong because there really isn’t a normal for me anymore. As I listened to my playlist in one ear and the crunching of the earth in my other, I thought of what would normally happen after I wrapped up another hike ifContinue reading “My Eternal Adventure Angel”
Life after Loss?
Hmmm…what does that even look like really? I have no doubt my father’s loss will be with me forever, as it should be, but I’m struggling with what that looks like. The numbness is present most of the time but when it cracks I cannot stop the flow of tears and the guilt ridden thoughtsContinue reading “Life after Loss?”
Missing my Dad
It’s at night that the grief swallows me…or that I allow it to at least with little effort to stop it. I turn pages of photo albums to see the man you were before you became mine and cry tears of joy. And then see you as a father in those pictures with a twinkleContinue reading “Missing my Dad”
Will “Over Thinking Disorder” be the latest DSM V entry as a result of the COVID Quarantine?
I don’t think I am the only one in this boat, but do you find that you have an abundance of time on your hands during this pandemic isolation? Don’t get me wrong, this time is filled with lots of positives; paint by numbers, diamond art, lots of reading, re-watching entire television series, working out,Continue reading “Will “Over Thinking Disorder” be the latest DSM V entry as a result of the COVID Quarantine?”
All the time in the world?
I was riding/spinning on my spin bike this morning through beautiful Argentina and the virtual trainer, Nicole, started talking about a restaurant owner she met while touring the country. The restaurant owner invited Nicole and her team to his home since his restaurant wasn’t open that day. And he took her on a tour ofContinue reading “All the time in the world?”
Why Sundays are my favorite day
I understand that many people out there dread this day because it means that their weekend is coming to a close and that they have to return to work. But I look at it a bit differently. And this isn’t me drowning you with toxic positivity. Some people hate their jobs and loathe having toContinue reading “Why Sundays are my favorite day”
Making Yourself a Priority in Your Own Life's Story 