By mid-life, most of us have faced a significant loss such as the passing of a loved one, losing a job, or the dissolution of a formative relationship. These painful experiences can leave us feeling like we’ve taken a wrecking ball to the heart. Read my article in Inner Self Magazine to learn more about …
4 years ago, I was just beginning my journey as an advocate for love, healing, and community safety. The “No More” campaign is a great example of how we can stand up against ignorance and violence. At one point, these posters were all over the bathroom walls of restaurants and bars in my small town …
When people offer you a compliment, does it make you feel uncomfortable? I’m not talking about the yucky type of praise that’s bait, catcalling, or gratuitous. I’m referring to those heartfelt comments that genuinely intend to offer you recognition and joy. I’ve wanted to share recent reviews of my book, Under Construction, for the past …
Like an angel falling from heaven, the right story has always landed in my lap at the right time. In this moment, the divine threw me The Alchemist. I had read Paulo Coelho’s signature work in my late teens, which is why it still haunted my parent’s bookcase. I was hunting around their house for …
In August of 2008, I gave birth to my first child. I was a 28-year-old silly heart who had spent the majority the decade as a professional college student. I was great at schooling and considered an all around good girl by most – I attended lectures, aced the tests and knew when to flash …
