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Notice who you’re with when you feel like the best version of yourself. That version of you who laughs a little louder, breathes a little deeper and forgets to second-guess every word. I’ve been thinking about how certain people make us feel safe just by being near. No judgment. No pressure. Just space to be…

It was always you. You in your steadfastness. You in your strength. You in your self-assured way. How can this even be?  You have always been my dream. I chased so many other things in search of replacing you. But it was all for naught, because you, in your amazing way, just waited. Waiting for…

Things can be even more beautiful after they have been broken.  It is so easy to live with regret. To look back and wish desperately that things could have passed you by or you would have acted differently.  But I have realized lately that sometimes we actually have to go through circumstances to become who…

So, they say that after the worst experience of your life, you find something amazing. Almost like that event itself paves the way for you to be where you are truly meant to be.  I would have to say that it has proven true in my life. What I saw as life changing and unbearably…

“Do you want the truth or the bumper sticker?” This is my deep question when people ask “how are you?” Sometimes I wonder if they really want to know or if I just become a burden.  I have found that when things get hard those who say they are “for you” just disappear. I do not…

I have spent my life putting everyone else first. I have let my thoughts be consumed with their thoughts, their feelings, their desires. I have rearranged my entire life around pleasing them. I have lessened who I am in order to try and fit into their world. I have put myself at risk- financially, emotionally,…

I bought a truck recently. I love this truck. It is the first vehicle I have ever owned and have not wanted or wished for something different. Ironically, this truck has caused me several issues since I bought it. It has needed repairs three times in three months. I was told if it were not…

Sometimes  it’s the things we don’t want to do are the things that change us the most.  Letting go teaches us to trust.  Not giving up gives us strength.  Sacrificing shows us value.  Saying no, sets a boundary and protects us. I am learning that the things I fear, can actually set me free in…

We spend our days dreaming of success. We make plans and execute. We believe our life is measured by what we achieve. But life is made of more than our success. Our life is measured by our failures. By our lessons. We become who we are by learning. If we never make a mistake, we…

Tormented. Deep in despair. I have been there and back at least one hundred times. The questions of why. The doubt of having any worth to anyone. The mirage of a normal life. A façade. Because deep inside there is a knowing that it is just a game. One where I have to put on…