Strength
Sisterhood Unraveled
The majority of my closest friends have been in my life for longer than most marriages last. We're talking twenty years, on average, for each of my best friends. One, now officially former, best friend has spent the past six and a half years ignoring me. There was no disagreement between us, we've never had … Continue reading Sisterhood Unraveled
This Is What You Do
"This is what you do. If you feel low, you stand tall. You mess up, you move on. You want to try something, try it, and if it was a stupid thing to try, you look it in the eye. There’s no turning back. You apologize if you’re sorry, but know that the nimblest, strongest … Continue reading This Is What You Do
As Real As It Gets
WARNING: Potential Triggers I'm a ridiculously intuitive person, which has the tendency of scaring people if they aren't used to it. I live my life paying attention to the same things most people ignore. However, it is virtually impossible to ignore your body and mind when they're screaming at you. No matter what bad thing … Continue reading As Real As It Gets
Breaking Point
I think it's admirable when people say "Keep Fighting", but in actuality, they do not know what you are battling, they do not know your mind, they do not know your heart, and they do not know your breaking point. We all have lines that, once crossed, send us into different modes of survival. It … Continue reading Breaking Point
Mother & Daughter
First friend; best friend. The reason I am who I am. The person who encouraged me never to follow, but always to lead. Guide-post. Lighthouse. Anchor. Part angel, part saint. The best listener. Could always see the best in me, even when I didn't believe there was any. Teacher of so much. Giver of books, … Continue reading Mother & Daughter
The Beautiful Thing…
"The beautiful thing about setbacks is they introduce us to our strengths." -Robin Sharma
