Coming Out of the Margins: How to Reclaim Your Space with Grace and without Apology
Life is Not Meant to be Lived in Apology We are all taught to hate ourselves in one way or another. We—Black women, immigrants, divergent …
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Language Matters: How to Harness Words to Heal and Empower
“When I say ‘I think’ I mean ‘I know’ and I’m downplaying what I know because… Because that’s what women are taught to do! But I don’t want to downplay myself when I know with strong confidence and absolute certainty that what I am saying is true. No longer will I hide my knowing in doubt. No longer will I shroud it in doubt like a bride covered by her veil. No, I want to be seen. I want to shine!
Permission to Feel: Healing From Within and Moving From Shame to Shine
Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of an addictions nurse as she bravely shares her struggles and triumphs. From confronting personal demons to embracing vulnerability, join me on a path to healing and wholeness. Discover the power of truth, resilience, and faith in overcoming adversity, shame, and suffering. This is an invitation to find beauty in imperfection and liberation from fear. Are you ready to shine your light and embark on a journey of self-discovery?
Small Steps, Big Faith Series Bonus Post: The Compound Effect In Action, Transforming Your Life One Step At A Time
Discover the profound power of small beginnings in my latest journey of transformation. Like compound interest in a savings account, the smallest daily changes have accumulated into a life beyond recognition. From hesitant 15-minute walks to embracing a life filled with purpose, self-control, and an abundance of joy, this is not just a story of weight loss—it’s a tale of personal renaissance. Dive into how 1% daily improvements can revolutionize your life, one step at a time.
Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 2
I dive headfirst into the unseen but ever-present skirmishes of the soul, shedding light on the deep emotional wounds we keep hidden. This chapter is a heart-to-heart about the raw power of opening up, the bravery needed to face our inner turmoil, and the enlightening journey towards healing and peace that follows. It’s about acknowledging the courage and love it takes to turn our battles into bridges, guiding us from the shadows and darkness into the light. So, come along as I explore the path to mending more than just the flesh, where every hushed whisper of discomfort finds solace in understanding and tender self-love.
Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 1
In this intimate tale from the Heartwork Chronicles, I unravel the beauty of conversation as a key to healing’s heart. Walk with me through a narrative sprinkled with smiles, laughter and tears, where the simple act of dialogue—both with ourselves and those around us—becomes a canvas for understanding and embracing our true strength. Discover how reflecting on our victories, big and small, equips us to meet today and our tomorrows with a bold heart and a resilient spirit.
Savoring Life: A Journey of Mindfulness, Self-Discovery, and True Unconditional Love
And the single most important connection I have in the world is the connection I have with myself. God loves me. I love me. I love others like I love me. If I don’t love me well, I can’t love others well, either. So I spent years learning to love myself well. To care for myself. To be patient, kind, protecting, trusting, hoping and to persevere. After all, that is the very definition of love in Corinthians.
The Raw Truth of Alcohol Withdrawal: A Detox Nurse’s Perspective
Unaddressed wounds don’t heal. If I cut my arm severely but don’t acknowledge it, it won’t heal, it’s get worse! And healing hurts. After I notice the wound, I have to clean it so it doesn’t get infected and it stings. Whether I apply pressure to stop the bleeding or clean it with alcohol, it’s gonna hurt. But the hurt doesn’t last forever. It’s temporary.
Self Love Conquers Self Hate
I hated the fullness of my cheeks and the width of my nose and the gap in my teeth and my double chins and my uneven eyebrows and the deep chocolate brown of my skin. I distracted others from my face by wearing low cut shirts. “Surely if they notice my breasts they won’t notice me, I thought.” Deep exhale. Deep inhale. Deep exhale.
I hated the width of my nose. The White and White presenting girls at my elite private high school were getting nose jobs for their 16th birthday and boob jobs for graduation gifts. We were taught to hate our ever-growing and changing bodies. And I couldn’t wait to get my nose job. To narrow it. To make it a cute lil tip.
Blooming Insights: Navigating Life’s Thorny Paths Amongst Beautiful Roses
As I prepared these orange roses for the vase I’d assign them as their home, I was surprised when I was pricked by their thorns. …