(And Why I Wrote It in the First Place) There’s power in stories. They connect us, challenge us, and make us feel seen. That’s why I wrote my memoir—to be …
Healing My Life Story in Progress News & UpdatesWhy I Make My Memoir Free
My Life Story in Progress Tiara ProjectAsk Me About My Tiara (TEDx Colorado Springs): 7 Years Later
I owe this woman an apology. I have not been super kind to her for this performance. I have always offered her up with apologies instead of celebrating the courage …
HealingEmbracing Personal Evolution
Grow, change, and let go at your own pace. In a world that seems to demand constant self-improvement, faster change, and immediate results, it’s easy to feel pressured to keep …
HealingI’ll go first and I’ll go with you
I look backTo pull into today What I need to takeInto tomorrowFor hearts that acheAnd need someoneTo come alongsideTo slow down And processFor a journey Of healing andEmpowermentI’ll go firstAnd I’ll go with …
My Life Story in ProgressOf owls and crises and writing
*excerpt from work-in-progress memoir The alarm has sounded and I have turned it off. It always sounds like a good idea the night before to get up at 5 am. …
Everyday Stories Let's Get CreativeThe glimpse into a writer’s mind that so many people say they are interested in…
…even when the title is too long and convoluted to be taken seriously in the serious world of titles. REPOST June 17, 2020 * excerpt from work-in-progress memoir I’m 21 …
Healingthis is an inside job
*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 …
Everyday Stories Let's Get Creative My Life Story in ProgressI’ll Write When the Kids Are Grown: The Story We Told Ourselves
When I first landed on the Internet scene in 1999, I quickly checked out the situation and, without (too much) fear or overthinking it, I launched my first writing endeavor …
Everyday Photography HealingI See You In There
You’re still in there among all the chaos. Beautiful. Amazing. Still growing. Still blooming. I see you. Keep going… This image, and others like it, is available for sale in our print store!
Healing My Life Story in ProgressSpeak Your Truth
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, …