It’s finally raining at my house and not just some random pop-up shower, it’s really coming down. There’s something about pouring rain that makes me get lost in […]
Depression looks different on everyone
It can be hard to explain how feeling depressed feels. I can promise you it doesn’t always look like someone curled up in a ball crying in the […]
Just keep going! You never know who you are positively impacting by not giving up.
I wonder if I am the only one who can rattle off a million things I need to be doing or get done and manage to only get […]
Big changes — maybe it’s time
When big changes happen at mid-life it can really throw us off. Sometimes it’s for the best and sometimes it’s our worst nightmare and sometimes it might even […]
First time back to the “woman-doctor” in a few years…don’t wait!
So, it’s been a good little bit since I made an appointment for “the woman-doctor.” Okay, it’s been a good long bit, if I’m being honest. I know, […]
Sound aversions — where are my people who understand?
One of the things I really enjoy is being able to relate to other people regarding more unusual or seemingly odd quirks. A lot of times I will […]
14 years ago
Today marks 14 years since your death, James. It seems like a lifetime ago and yesterday all at once. The difficult-to-adequately-describe feelings of love, loss, and unanswered questions […]
Adulting through the cracks of life
Today was one of those less-than-fun days where I had to handle something that is now my responsibility because my dad died. It seems to never end with […]
Back to school, back to reality
With today being the first day of school for my kids I can’t help but think about the bumpy road I’ve been on the past 8 months. When […]