Kindness
Is there any such thing as customer service anymore, or even basic human kindness? It seems that anywhere you go, people are grouchy, impatient, people-haters. It’s rare to ask any…
Messed Up
There are so many messed up people in the world. By “messed up” I mean, struggling for normalcy while dealing with trauma. The reason there are so many people struggling…
Not Okay
Is Anyone Okay? Life is stressful and I often wonder, “Is anyone okay?” I believe mental health stigma is better than it used to be, but that isn’t saying much.…
Finding Comfort
When Life Really Hurts Sometimes, when life really hurts, finding comfort can feel like an impossibility. When something happens that can’t be fixed, like a loved one dying, the grief…
Rise Above
Rise Above Everything Bad Wouldn’t the ability to rise above everything bad be an awesome gift? Not in a superior manner, but rather to not get bogged down in the…
Toxic Purge
Do You Need a Toxic Purge? Has negativity built up in your life to the point of needing to do a toxic purge? Every year when January rolls around, everyone…
Revenge
Is Revenge Okay? Revenge seems natural after being betrayed, maliciously attacked, or outcast because it hurts. When you are conscientiously trying to be a good person and do the right…
Thankful?
Thankful for What? We need to practice being thankful every day of the year for everything we have. Sometimes, being thankful for anything is a struggle. When your life includes…
Disappointment
Disappointment is Inevitable Experiencing disappointment is part of life. From letdowns as simple as a vending machine being out of your favorite snack to heartache as big as betrayal by…
Picking up the Pieces
We all find ourselves picking up the pieces of a devastating experience and we all try to hide our pain. Trying to present our lives as normal, happy, and dare I say, perfect, takes a toll.