Being a single mom was not part of the plan. I actually never believed in divorce, until leaving my marriage was the safer option than staying. I think I was in such fight or flight mode and in such a state of survival, that I just adjusted easily and quickly to single motherhood, because I … Continue reading It’s OK To Grieve The Loss Of The Life You Imagined For Yourself
My therapist helped me to see that I’ve been using relationships and other people to distract me from trauma that I thought I’ve dealt with, but I actually haven’t. So, I’m on a really scary, yet empowering journey for the first time to really and truly heal from decades of trauma, monumental loss and heartbreak. … Continue reading Healing Bingo Board
If you live in a place like New England, you know how quickly the seasons change. It feels like summer just started, and here I am outside looking at the same woods behind my house that just had flowers that now have berries and the leaves are changing colors. This changing of the seasons can … Continue reading Despite The Difficult Changes You Have Experienced, You Are Still Here
Every night before my daughter goes to bed, I tell her to remember that she is the brightest light in all of the universe and to never let anyone, including herself, dim that beautiful light that she has within herself. As I say it to her each night, it's such a good reminder for me … Continue reading Never Let Anyone Dim Your Light – Keep Shining
This week I celebrated 6 years of blogging and speaking!! I really look back at the six years I have been doing this work and although there have been times of doubt and fear and exhaustion, the passion for this work has never subsided. However, it has been hard to keep up with the tasks … Continue reading 6 Years Of Sharing My Story So You Can Share Yours, Too
Beautifully Simply You 