Writing, Art, Etc.
Shadow Work: 7 Journal Prompts to Help You Write Your Heart Out
Journaling is such a powerful tool. Many use it to process trauma or just a regular day. I find it helpful in processing not only my past but also how …
Shadow Work: 8 Journal Ideas to Write Your Story
The first time I sat on a counselor’s couch, I had no idea what to say. It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything but rather I had no idea where …
In 2026, We’re Going For It!
On second thought, I’m just going to keep setting big, audacious goals. Being “unrealistic” has always served me better than playing small and safe. Life for me has always been …
The Survivor’s Resume: TEDxManitouSprings
It’s here! My TEDx Talk “The Survivor’s Resume” is now live. 💜 This talk was born from my own story of surviving domestic violence and abuse—and the journey of learning …
TEDxManitouSprings BREAK FREE: Gratitude
TEDxManitouSprings BREAK FREE was amazing! The energy, the support, and the people were absolutely incredible. I am deeply honored to have been part of an event like this, surrounded by …
Get Comfortable Being in Pictures: I’ll Go First
I’ve noticed that every time I get ready to start a new season or turn a corner, I begin with new self-portraits. It always feels like a reintroduction to myself …
Make a U-Turn
“So beautiful…” My husband slowed the car. “Do you want me to turn around?” he asked. Usually I say no. Usually I just let it be a memory. Usually I …
“I don’t know how to ocean”
A 6-word memoir and backstory Inspiration for a writer is in every word, every moment — “I don’t know how to ocean” “She stood before the great big ocean just …
Everything is fine
treading waterthe muck reaches everything is fineif you only glanceand keep going-agk
This is the story of a door
2019 “If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door.” Several weeks ago, on a late shift working, I closed an always-locked door, and when I returned, said door would not …