This giveaway has ended! Congrats to–Mandy D.Nathaniel D.Alice S.Maggie M.Angie B. E. Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of “The First 22 Years Are the Hardest: A Memoir” Available ONLY in the United States. Five winners of one book each. Giveaway runs from April 11-30, 2024. Winners will be announced May 1. Prizes will be …
💜 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 …
*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. Nighttime Me is very ambitious compared to 5 am Me. I lay there and contemplate going back to sleep. 5:01 am Me is stronger, though, …
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 …
…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 days into meditating every morning, and what often comes up in my guided mediation is the suggestion to “think of someone whom you feel neutral …
*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 …
