You know that balance of joy and sadness? I'm currently there. My only daughter turns 18 in a few weeks but my mom's birthday is three...

I've managed to get through one of the most traumatic, emotionally draining years that I've ever had (I will share the specifics in...

If you've followed my journey, you may have noticed that I've been silent since my 40th birthday, which was 13 months ago. That's because...

I've come to refer to the month of November as "Bipolar Season". I managed to get through the second anniversary of my mom's passing with...

Here's what I know for sure: death is inevitable and so is grief; however, suffering is optional. When I made the choice to work towards...

Here's my current situation: I'm sheltered in place with my family, which allows for very little time alone (except for my daily-and...

As news outlets give us round-the-clock coverage of this pandemic, it's very easy to be affected mentally. Cancellation of events,...

You may have noticed that I spent January/early February pretty much off the grid. I'm not sure if it was the weather, or the fact that...

I'm gonna share the pep talk that I've been giving myself since December 1st: You're gonna get through it. You can't wish the holidays...

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, I wanted to send a reminder to those who may find this time of year to be emotionally...

Once you experience a significant loss, special days don't seem quite as special. It's hard to get into the spirit of holidays or events...

As if the weight of grief wasn't enough, I've now come to the realization that I will also have to deal with grief comparisons. Ugh. ...

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a planner. I plot things out in great detail. Color-coded calendars, all of that. I make lists for my...

Grief can be both mentally and physically draining- be intentional about taking care of YOU! This morning, I recognized that I was in...

Always remember that your personal loss/experience doesn’t grant you a “pass” with most people. Healing and heart work may sometimes...

Missing my favorite lady a little more today. Decided to take the long way home, roll down the window, and play one of her faves as...

It’s Fall. As much as I’ve always loved this time of year, I can’t help but be reminded that everything changed during this season. Last...

If you grew up in the late 90’s, you were probably familiar with the musical genius of LaShawn Daniels, whether you realized it or not....

This time last year, God gave me the green light to share a bit about the season I was in. Up until this point, I had been dealing with...