Passage To Finding Me: My Journey Home.
Join me as a fellow traveler on this journey
When people hear the word cruise, they probably picture endless buffets, beautiful sunsets, amazing ports, and someone magically folding their towel into an elephant. And yes, there was plenty of that. But when you travel with a disability or chronic illness, cruising comes with a few extra passengers you definitely didn't invite. I recently took... Continue Reading →
When my family and I decided to take a cruise to Alaska, excitement was not the only emotion that climbed aboard. There was joy, of course. I pictured snowcapped mountains, enormous glaciers, peaceful waters, and scenery so beautiful that even my camera would struggle to capture it. Most of all, I imagined sharing those moments... 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 →
Oh How I Remember That Phrase Our minds never seem to clock out. Thoughts stream through all day long. Some inspire us. Others criticize us, predict disaster, or replay conversations we'd rather forget. The surprising part is that not every thought deserves to be believed. For years, I treated every thought as if it were... Continue Reading →
