Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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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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  • Wanting to Be Alone

    I find myself at a unique time in my life where I’m both lonely and desiring nothing more than to be alone. My husband is…

  • For Some Reason

    I don’t precisely understand why, for some reason I’ve always felt like words were important. And that my words mattered. That someone would read what…

  • Healing an Ever Broken Heart

    When Darrian was alive, still – I felt like I had the opportunity to be the mother I wanted to be. With Ashleigh in near…

  • Not Hiding Anymore

    For years, I’ve been trying to hide from Ashleigh. PTSD in full swing. Trying to make sense of the past in all of its glory.…

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