How much do you Know?

When I was working in tax I remember my supervisor telling me to always go back and review even the things you know you put in, just in case. Because tax return preparation can be repetitive and the mortgage statement you absolutely remember putting in might have been on a different return or maybe youContinue reading “How much do you Know?”

Reflection on Depression and Hope

Warning: Discussions of depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. A friend recently recommended the book The Midnight Library. As soon as I read the description I knew it was something I needed to read. When I was a freshman in college I wrote a story for English class about a girl who attempted suicide. In theContinue reading “Reflection on Depression and Hope”

Transformation: Mindset

In 2019, as I was progressing through what I consider the most significant part of my personal transformation, I became obsessed with this song.  I listened to it on repeat and remember writing the lyrics down in my journal while sitting in my car before a therapy session. They can say, they can say itContinue reading “Transformation: Mindset”

Co-de-what? : Codependent

A few years ago I was having coffee with a friend at her home and venting about life (in this instance all the ways I needed my husband to step up and contribute to our relationship, finances, managing the household, etc. and how his continued refusal to do so hurt and upset me). She saidContinue reading “Co-de-what? : Codependent”

Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results

If you’re familiar with investments, you’ve probably seen the disclaimer “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results.” I’m putting a little bit of a different spin on it today and saying this applies to people too. They say people don’t change… well, I’d like to show you how wrong “they” are and hopefully inspireContinue reading “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results”