*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 …
You don’t have to keep everything
It’s been a long day. Waiting tables is never easy unless business has been slow. Otherwise, it’s a very physical job, taxing on both the body and one’s patience. Just …
On letting go(ish) and starting over(ish)
-2016 Ten years ago this month, we shoved everything we could into a moving truck and hauled our kids and pets across country from Georgia to Colorado. We moved because …
Warrior: Focused and Fierce
-2019 The truth is, I seriously overestimated my ability to hold down such a serious full-time job and continue to balance my life. I’m really, really good at my job, …
Free Ebook Memoir: March 20-25, 2024
💜 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 …
Get Your Free Ebook Copy of My Book, The First 22 Years Are the Hardest | June 24-28, 2024
💜 My book is free again for the next 5 days! 💜 The ebook version of my book is available for free for 5 days — June 24-28, 2024. *content …
“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 …
And we’re breathing
Deep breath in. Don’t forget to let it out. Repeat. Repeat. Keep breathing. I feel the warmth of my toes inside my boots, and the slight discomfort of the seam …