Passage To Finding Me: My Journey Home.
Join me as a fellow traveler on this journey
Yesterday I celebrated an anniversary. There were no balloons.No cake.No fancy dinner reservation. But believe me, this anniversary was worth celebrating. I have gone one full year without a fall or a broken bone. For most people, that might not sound like something you put on the calendar. For me, it is HUGE. My poor... Continue Reading →
There comes a point when you get tired of trying. Not tired of living.Not tired of hoping.Just tired of trying so hard to make everything work. Trying to make people understand you.Trying to keep everyone happy.Trying to fix relationships you didn’t break.Trying to be strong when you’re exhausted.Trying to become the person you think everyone else... Continue Reading →
There are moments in life when our dreams feel close enough to touch. We can see where we’re going, we’re excited about getting there, and we’re certain that if we just keep moving forward, we’ll make it. And then life happens. Plans change. Bodies change. Relationships change. Finances change. Doors we were certain would open... Continue Reading →
When I Fall Back Into My Codependency Again I wish I could tell you that once you recognize your codependency, it disappears forever.It doesn’t.There are days when I catch myself slipping back into old patterns. I feel responsible for fixing a problem that isn’t mine. I say “yes” when every part of me is whispering,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how much stuff we save for later?The good dishes.The expensive candle that smells amazing but apparently must remain unlit until royalty visits. The outfit hanging in the closet waiting for the “right occasion.”The bottle of perfume we use one tiny spritz at a time because we don’t want to run out.And... Continue Reading →
Finding Contentment in Your Circumstances I used to often think contentment will arrive when life finally cooperates. When the diagnosis improves.When the bills are paid.When the relationship heals.When the children are thriving.When life feels easier. Quietly convincing myself that then I’ll be content. But contentment has a funny way of refusing to wait for perfect circumstances. Contentment... Continue Reading →
