Expectation vs. Desire
When we find ourselves frustrated by someone’s behavior, have we made our expectations clear for them? Or were our desires going unspoken?
The Gift of Literacy
Literacy changes lives, and it doesn’t just change the life of the person who’s given the gift of literacy. It changes everyone they come in contact with.
Find the Gold
Everyone, without exception, has extraordinary qualities. If we fail to recognize these in someone, it’s not a reflection of their deficiency, but rather a missed opportunity on our part.
Embrace the Uncomfortable
Being uncomfortable. We all hate it. But it’s so necessary for us to grow.
Here for a Reason
Life hits hard sometimes doesn’t it? It can be confusing, frustrating, and down right annoying. We so often talk about a new year as being something exciting and wonderful (and…
Reclaiming What Was Lost
2023 was the year I began to address years of suppressed trauma. It was the year I started to rediscover my voice. It was the year I began to truly…
I’m Not Who I Was
I wish some of those people in my days before today, could see me now. I wish I could show them I’m not who I was.
Take Back Control
There have been times throughout my life where I didn’t feel like I was in control. Or even more so where I felt like I wasn’t properly advocating for myself…
Fun During the Holidays
We can have fun at work during the holidays. Here is one of my favorite activities to do with my team to add a little fun and whimsy to the…
She’d Say
The holiday season has always been a mixed bag of emotions for me. But ever since losing my mother 5 years ago, it’s take on another layer.
Stop and Feel
We all carry stress and anxiety differently. But instead of jumping right into solutions, what if we took just a minute to stop, breathe, and feel?
You Don’t Make Me Cry
The only people that affect your emotions are the ones you allow to.