💜 My book is free again for the next 5 days! 💜 In honor of the story itself at this time of year, I’ve set the ebook version to be available for free for 5 days — March 20-25, 2024. *content warning* Go download it and dive in now: The First 22 Years Are the …
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 to actually begin. The same can happen with writing and journaling. Let the following prompts get you started. 1 – The start of something new. …
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 I’m healing now. The following are journal prompts to give you a start when facing the blank page. Often, we don’t know where to begin, …
We were driving into Colorado on our big cross-country move in 2006 when “I Hope You Dance” came on the radio. I remember the timing of the song bringing tears to my eyes. We were taking a leap of faith, moving away from our lives in the south. The truth is, though, we were essentially …
What they say, how I respond (in bold), and then…always wrong. You must fix yourself“I shall reclaim what was taken!”No, not like that You must change yourself“I will reinvent myself!”No, not like that You must believe in yourself“I will take a leap of faith!”No, not like that You must have confidence in yourself“I feel beautiful!”No, …
“When did you get more comfortable as a photographer?” That’s the question my brain people asked me this week. We were talking about photography and helping clients feel comfortable, and I shared how I believe connection trumps technical skills. The technicals are important, of course, but you can be amazing at getting the perfect shot …
I woke up drenched in sweat. A nightmare. But not the kind of nightmare that comes from my past. No, in this one I was standing in front of a crowd holding a microphone. But it wasn’t a “fear of public speaking” nightmare. I had just entered the scene to teach a class, but then …
-2015 It has really only been in the last year that I have fully embraced the title of artist. Previously, I’d break it down to writer and/or photographer (depending on which stage of “I quit!” I was in). But never artist. I pictured an artist as someone who paints or draws or sculpts or molds. …
*Trigger Warning* I was a good victimCompliant and scaredMy cup runneth overWith empathy and compassionOne more chance You had a hard lifeI understood You didn’t mean itThat your handsYour wordsYour bodyHurt me, scarred meAnd you were so sorrySo very sorryAnd you won’t do it againBecause you love me I was a bad victimI fought backAnd spoke …
A silent video today… TRIGGER WARNING Today’s Affirmation –I speak my truth. Are you looking for someone to journey with you to the next level? I’m a trauma-informed strengths coach, and I want to work with you! If you’re just joining me: I’m a survivor of complex trauma and am on my healing journey. I …
