Tag Archives: Depression

Generational Trauma Awareness

My intent in sharing my story publicly is to educate others on what trauma can look like, how it can manifest in our lives even when we think we’ve escaped it, and how we can overcome it and heal (ourselves and by extension our families and communities). Do the best you can until you knowContinue reading “Generational Trauma Awareness”

2022 Update

I missed posting the last few weeks. I’m working on figuring out a lot on how to prioritize my time to achieve my long-term vision, for my business and personal life. And I got COVID and was out of commission for most of about 7 days. I’ve struggled with clarity and overwhelm because of allContinue reading “2022 Update”

Thanks-giving [Gratitude]

When was the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life?

With Thanksgiving, a time when our attention is drawn to the idea of giving thanks, fresh on our minds I wanted to take a moment to discuss the life-changing effects of Gratitude.

So what is gratitude? And why should you be thinking about it?

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”

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”