I have been in many situations where I put myself last over the happiness of others. I wanted people to feel cared for even when no thought was given to my well-being or feelings. In the last ten years, I have been more observant of the actions of others. I started looking within to assess… Continue reading Never compromise self-love
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Begin anew!
As 2024 comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the year. The year started with a pinched nerve in my neck and rolled downhill from there. There were so many challenges and lessons that catapulted me forward in my growth. I began focusing more on my health. I have a habit of… Continue reading Begin anew!
When love feels like hate
I have heard many times from people I no longer interact with that I hate them, when all I am doing is showing love. It’s a conundrum. It’s scenarios that can you make you feel like you are choosing wrong when all you are doing is choosing yourself. Love is an action word that is… Continue reading When love feels like hate
Take the time you need.
I love to write. I love writing fictional works that are usually speculative fiction or horror related genres. I have been writing since I was about 11-12 years old. I dabbled in poetry during my teenage years, but have consistently written short stories. I am on a healing journey from behaviors of someone that left… Continue reading Take the time you need.
Here’s to a new chapter!
Today, I am 40 years old. Some people hate growing old but I enjoy the privilege of aging and all the knowledge that comes along with it. The last 12 months have taught me so many things and I wanted to take a moment to share some of those things with you on my birthday:… Continue reading Here’s to a new chapter!
Are your needs being met?
I read Ashleigh Warner's quote, "Beneath every behavior, there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need, rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom." So many times, we address the symptoms of an issue, not the root cause.… Continue reading Are your needs being met?