16 hours agoMember-onlyDon’t Underestimate How Far You’ve ComeAnd how much further you can go. — I was on my mid-morning walk on a path by the lake. A place I go to often to clear my head. It is there that I’ve watched the sun rise and set. I’ve admired the full moon and made a wish upon a star, or two. It’s a place…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyYou Never Know Who You’re Going to Meet NextEveryone has a time and place. — When I’m feeling stagnant and wondering what’s next, I close my eyes and zoom out to look at the bigger picture — - There are 8 billion people in the world. I am one. To think about the opportunities and experiences that have yet to occur. The people I have…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyFour Years Ago, I Left Everything Behind and Moved to Another StateTrust in the process. — Four years ago I made a major move to another state. It would be the new start I needed, bringing only what I could fit in my car. I sold my furniture and stuffed away other belongings in storage. This move was something I had to do and talked about…Life5 min readLife5 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyOne Thing I Do to Slip Back Into the Feeling of Love And RomanceA practice I need to do often. — I’ve had love close to me. So close I thought it'd never leave. I’ve also had love ripped from me, so far gone now that I almost forget how to love. I know what it feels like to be over the moon for someone, trusting they can do no wrong…Love3 min readLove3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyA Year and a Half Later, This Is What Medium Has Done For MeHealing, overcoming, and growth. — I started on this platform in January 2022. No intentions other than to apply myself, become consistent, and see where it goes. One story becomes two. Two becomes one hundred. One hundred turns into two hundred. You blink. And here we are. Looking back, I see how much has changed…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyAll I’ve Ever Known Was How to Be With Someone ElsePursuing solitude and independence. — I went from living under my parents’ roof to sharing one with my then-husband. I was only eighteen years old. Thirteen years together and then a divorce, plan b was to be with someone else. If that relationship wasn’t the one, then this was my chance to find it. I…Singles4 min readSingles4 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyMy Writing Began to Depress MeI had to come to a hard stop. — Writing can be freeing, therapeutic, and healing. We say the things we need to say to forge connections and find our way. It’s our life, our experiences, and what matters. Until one day it doesn’t. At least in my case. When I began writing publicly, I bared my soul naked…Self3 min readSelf3 min read
May 29Member-onlyLive Your Life, With No Explanation and No ApologiesTake up space and shine. — The sun is rising. Another day is here, presenting itself with new opportunities. Yesterday happened. Yesterday had its time and place. But now, today. This is where we focus. I sip my morning coffee and stumble around my thoughts on what to write. Stretch my arms. Take a deep breath…Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
May 28Member-onlyStart Where You Can and Keep GoingWalk even if you want to run. — I’ve been taking advantage of the outdoors with walks to clear my head and soak in the sun. Nothing like moving the body and getting some vitamin D. Summer is well on its way. Winter is not my favorite though ask me again when it’s nearing 100 degrees. Fall can’t…Mindset3 min readMindset3 min read
May 27Member-onlyI Refuse to Let Life Keep Me JadedBelieve, imagine, and play. — Lately, life has me feeling jaded. Less trusting. A little pessimistic. I miss the innocence of believing and imagining. No fear or stress. Worries be gone. So I promised myself to tap back into that power again. Not assuming the worst but always assuming the best. Taking someone’s word for…Life3 min readLife3 min read
