The Law of Attraction Is a Victim-Blaming Belief System
Naomi Judd passed away yesterday and her daughter, Ashley Judd released the following statement - "Today we sisters experienced a...
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Shaming Women Who Choose to Stay Home and Have Kids
There seems to be a predominant message in the circles that I occasionally engage with that places the value of a woman on her ability...
A Thought for Those Who Are Suffering
The Russian government is currently invading Ukraine and my heart is breaking. I can't imagine what people are going through right now...
When the Term "Victim Mentality" is Used to Silence and Gaslight Actual Victims of Mistreatment
The term "victim mentality" (or "victim mindset") is often used to paint the picture of a person who has a "poor me" attitude and refuses...
Why I Am a Firm LGBTQ+ Ally
I was raised to believe that being gay was a choice and that "living a gay lifestyle" was a sin close to murder. I just kind of ignored...
Is It Selfish to Ask Someone for Forgiveness?
I was listening to a podcast the other day that had three people discussing the concept of forgiveness in a slightly atypical way. This...
The Secret About The Secret
I'm just going to cut right to the chase here and say that I believe the secret about The Secret is that there is no secret. There is...
The Three Most Important Words I've Ever Learned to Say
We're all wrong sometimes. And I'm not talking about misspelling the word "unnecessary" or cutting someone off in traffic. I'm talking...
Keeping Myself in Focus
I have four kids (all with medical challenges to one degree or another) - which has been a lot for me over the years as I've navigated my...
Should We Really Call People Toxic?
It's everywhere. You see it in blogposts by well-meaning life coaches that have your best interest at heart. You see it all over social...
Redefining Success
I've seen several posts on Instagram this week that highlight the concept of success and high-achievement as being directly tied to...
When Compassion Looks Like a Lack of Compassion
This is going to be a tough topic to tackle, but it's something I am currently wrestling with and feel like I need to process through...
Let's Talk About Grief
In a world where positivity seems to be paraded around like it's the only guy in town, let's talk about the aspect of life that everyone...
The Three Things I Would Say At My Deathbed
I've read enough self-help books to give me a degree in "Self-Help-Bookology." That's not to say that I should have a degree in "knowing...
Supporting a Friend That Has a Chronic Illness
I was watching this Brené Brown video about building trust in relationships (which is SO GOOD and you should stop right now and go watch...
Is Self-Compassion the Biggest Missing Piece?
I've been thinking a lot about my life and the many seasons I've been through. Childhood, early marriage, young motherhood (bless my...
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and I want to take a moment to share my thoughts. I have personally been touched by suicide in a...
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