Woman. Body. Fear. Acceptance. Wound. Self Love. Failure. Fat. As women, we have been pressured to define ourselves by our bodies. We call ourselves fat, thin, voluptuous, and skinny. We believe that who we are as a person is a direct result of the way we look. We rely on our image to define us, …
My life has become so constant at times, and I don’t even realize I am about to come to an edge. Pace by pace, I’m going through the motions. I’m climbing a ladder, focusing on the step ahead or the step I’m on, all the while mumbling to myself: “Am I ever going to …
I am a quitter. I quit things all the time. Whether its Burpees or breaking bad habits, when the going gets rough, I get going. It seems I would rather leap into fire then feel the heat of it against my skin. If things become uncomfortable and I can quit, I will. If I begin …
I’m going to talk about the thing that no one wants to talk about. It’s time to bare my deepest pain. Possibly I can help someone else, because when the truth begins to pour out of you, there’s no plug that can stop it. I am an alcoholic, and I am not alone. Millions of …
A friend of mine bought me a harmonica. It was somewhat intended to be a joke, for an upcoming camping trip. It’s no secret this glamour girl isn’t the most outdoorsy wilderness lover, but I find a sweet calm and swell of romance whenever my husband is leading us through the deep green forest or …
Yesterday I was pumping gas. Truth be told, I’d normally put the nozzle in and wander into the gas station to buy meat sticks and sparkling water, but this time it seemed a little sketchy in the holster, so I decided to do what your supposed to, and not leave my vehicle unattended. I stood …
