When Life Hands You Lemons…
Life as I know it is falling apart. I’ve always believed that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Well, I guess I’m ready for some major lessons, because life is kind of a bitch right now. Garrett and I have made the difficult decision to break our lease early and move out of […]
How to Learn to Love Yourself: A Trauma-Informed Guide (2026)
Do you struggle with self-love? In this trauma-informed guide, I’ll show you how to learn to love yourself…even if you don’t know where to start!
When You’re Stuck in Between, Facing Uncertainty
Times of transition feel a lot like waiting in limbo. Like life is on hold. When you’re not quite where you used to be and not quite where you’re headed, it’s easy to feel untethered. Not here, and not there. Floating, falling. Simultaneously trapped in the past, and stuck worrying about the future. But, rarely […]
If You’re Struggling to Set Boundaries, Read This
If you’re struggling to set boundaries, be patient with yourself. Learning new things does not happen overnight. It takes practice, intention, and a whole lot of discomfort. Learning to set boundaries is no different. It’s not something that just happens one day. It’s a skill that’s often developed when we’ve had enough of being walked […]
To The Woman Who Has Lost Herself in Someone Else
To the woman who has lost herself in someone else, I see you. I see your pain. I see your loneliness. I see your confusion. Because I was you. I too have been scared and confused. I too have allowed myself to become lost in someone else’s chaos. I too have exhausted myself from fighting […]
Just Another Mid-Life Crisis
There is a season for everything. For many years, I’ve been in a season of retreat. Hibernation. Looking within. When I moved to San Diego five years ago, I was in the midst of major life upheaval. I had just gotten married, my relationship was in crisis, I had recently stopped drinking, and I had […]
Travel Favorites: Top Things in London to See in 2 Days
I’ll admit it – I wasn’t that excited to travel to London. When my family and I booked a northern European cruise that left from the UK, I was definitely excited for the trip, but I really didn’t expect to love London as much as I did. I (mistakenly) assumed that it probably wasn’t that […]
The Paradox and Inevitability of Grief
Grief, much like life, is a paradox. Unexpected, but also inevitable. It’s the uninvited adversary we never see coming, though we’re always acutely aware that its arrival may be just around the corner. When it shows up on our doorstep, we’re shocked but never surprised. Grief is inevitable for all of us. The loss of […]
If You’re Struggling This Mother’s Day, I See You
Mixed Emotions On Mother’s Day Aren’t As Uncommon As You Think Mother’s Day is a worthy cause for celebration. But, what about when it brings up mixed emotions? For those of us lucky enough to have a good relationship with a mother who’s still alive, it’s often a day for connection and joy. A day […]
A Friendly Reminder That Tattoo Guns Don’t Have Spell Check
So, a girl walks into a bar… Okay, the girl was me. And it wasn’t a bar; it was a tattoo parlor. Imagine the scene. It’s 2010, I’m 22 years old, and I had just got my first-ever tattoo only a week prior. My objective? To get a full side tattoo of the serenity prayer. […]