Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • Strangest Feelings

    I’ve come to a crossroads in my life. I’m nearing 45 years old and I’m an empty nester. My husband just recently quit smoking cigarettes – so, that’s happened. We’ve had improvements to our home including getting the electricity in our home updated, insulation in the basement, outer home lined…

  • I did a session of brainspotting with my therapist this morning. By 11 am, I was on my way to return home. And while I’m sitting here, posting, at 6:22 pm, this is what the aftermath can look like. I don’t share this picture for pity. The impact of trauma…

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  • It’s Happening!

    Mental illness is a blocking of the self. It is the most isolating experience one can feel. Coupled with death, loss of family and friends,…

  • Freedom of Thought

    In the faith I grew up in, it was identified that you were either with us or you were against us. You were a believer…

  • When I Left

    To me, the decision was basic. I wasn’t seeing myself as accepted into the fold, therefore – I left the church. Yet I didn’t just…

  • Week from Hell

    My monsters are probably different than yours. Likelier a VERY tame representation of what a monster might look like. My monster looks like a well…

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