I read something on Twitter earlier today that said, "Mental illness doesn't take a holiday break." And this could not be more true. Holidays always seem to be stressful. Between entertaining family and friends, cooking big holiday meals, shopping for those gifts that will be used for a few months then tossed to the side … Continue reading Mental Illness Doesn’t Take a Holiday Vacation
What is Christmas?
Yesterday I was sitting on the couch with Payton and we were talking about how many days there is left until Christmas. She loves counting down the days until Santa makes his arrival. Payton was telling me about all the gifts she really hopes Santa is going to bring her since she has been extra … Continue reading What is Christmas?
Defined by My Reflection
And I said to my body, softly, "I want to be your friend." It took a long breath and replied, "I have been waiting my whole life for this." -Nayyirah Waheed For most of my adolescent and adult life I have looked at myself and only saw the worst things about me. My stomach is too … Continue reading Defined by My Reflection
A Birthday to Remember
Most people look forward to their birthday; it's a day that is devoted to you. Sure, the getting older part kind of sucks for some. But celebrating with friends and family, the day you were brought into this world, is usually pretty fun. Tuesday I turned twenty-seven. Which means I should have been all kinds … Continue reading A Birthday to Remember
Three Times the Love
"Rolled out of bed, almost broke my neck. Well I just laughed, 'cause I stepped on Barbie's head. It ain't the first time, and it's gonna happen again. But I'm okay with the world I live in... Man, I love the color pink." Glitter, bows, tutus, baby dolls and more. That is what I see … Continue reading Three Times the Love
A Letter to Heaven
“If you want to change your direction, If your time of life is at hand, Well, don't be the rule, be the exception A good way to start is to stand. Put one foot in front of the other And soon you'll be walking 'cross the floor. You put one foot in front of the … Continue reading A Letter to Heaven
Traditions Matter
Traditions. Those really important things we do to make the holidays (or any of life's adventures) more special. One of my favorite traditions growing up was from Thanksgiving. My dad and I would cook Thanksgiving dinner together every year. Well, I guess we prepared all the food for the day; from the meat and cheese … Continue reading Traditions Matter
No Great Loss Goes Unnoticed
DEATH. Yeah, you read that right. Death is something we will all experience. As The Lion King taught us when we were little kids, death is just a part of the Circle of Life. But knowing this does not make dealing with death any easier. Especially when it is the death of a loved one. … Continue reading No Great Loss Goes Unnoticed
The Girl Behind the Keyboard
I honestly have no idea how to describe myself. I’ve never been very comfortable with this part of things. Those silly ice-breakers that teachers did in school so your class could get to know you, yeah, I’d pick the most basic things, the easiest things, because I never know what else to say. So bare … Continue reading The Girl Behind the Keyboard
The Journey Begins
So I've never been very good at expressing myself. I've kept my story to myself because I have trouble putting my thoughts together into words that make sense when they come out of my mouth. With that said, I've always found writing to be so easy. I know how to get my thoughts out onto … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Beautifully Chaotic 