Do you ever have a good adulting day? A day when you feel confident, content, and capable of executing your responsibilities? They come around every
Writing is like running and flossing (the dental hygiene type – not the dance move). It requires perseverance, patience, time, and discipline. Once you make
I feel there’s a misconception about making friends when you’re older, about it being more difficult. I know it’s not the same for everyone, but
As a stay-at-home mom, there are days I feel like I’m not earning my keep. Days that are relatively easy, especially now that my sons
One of life’s greatest pleasures are crushes. Being attracted to another person, for reasons you might not understand. Feeling compelled to catch the eye of
In early May, Arthur and I lost our friend Dave to suicide. I wish I could say it was a surprise, but it wasn’t. We
I’m going to address the elephant in the room: I haven’t posted anything in nearly two years. My anxiety and depression were such that adding
Part of my anxiety as a kid was being called out for not knowing or understanding something I “should.” Whether it was a pop culture
My writing has stalled significantly this year. On the bright side, it’s not for lack of ideas. Fully developed sentences run through my mind but
I spent this year’s Fourth of July indoors, per usual. Some people find this odd and question my patriotism when they find out. But between
Last time I came out of a depressive episode, Russia invaded Ukraine and my dad died, which sent me spiraling back into the dark pit.
Identifying the early signs of a depressive spell helps me prepare for what’s to come. Much like a storm warning, the telltale changes in my
My grandma died last summer; she would have turned 80 today. In honor of this milestone, my mom wrote a memorial to celebrate Grandma’s life,
Listen to Your Gut I became aware of WeWork sometime in 2018. My memory of hearing about it is fuzzy. However, I do remember my
Finishing my most recent read, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman, on what is my 11th wedding anniversary
The world continues to be heavy. I try to supplement my reading list with lighter fare to help take the edge off. During the beginning
The book I had in mind to begin this blog, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, has been lauded by many of my favorite writers.
I hesitated to share my last post, because I knew it would elicit uncomfortable feelings for others. While putting depression into words isn’t new for
A list of things I’ve lost in the four months since my last post: • my father• 20 pounds• patience with my rambunctious sons• the
My approach to writing has been much like my approach to making phone calls. Which is to say, these are the few areas in my
My doctor officially diagnosed me with hypertension, which has been a blessing and a curse. I’m glad it’s being monitored and taken seriously; I’m now
When I was a kid, I had a lot of labels put upon me by other people. Sensitive. Responsible. Smart. Pretty. Square. Naive. Shy. Polite.
A few months ago, I began journaling again more regularly, thanks to a monthly wellness planner called Silk + Sonder. Part planner, tracker, and journal,
I’ve been avoiding writing lately, even though ideas spring to mind unbidden. Stories I read or shows I watched inspired me when I was growing
My faith in humanity was restored this morning, while my ego took a hit. Let me explain. I’m a big believer in donating blood, if
Book Buddies The crossing guard at my kids’ school and I became book buddies over the last year. Ms. Linda, as she’s known to the