“Committed to Misunderstanding” discusses the difficulty we face dealing with tox…

Enjoying the Fresh Sheet Moment reminds of the importance of simple pleasures.

“Demand or Command: An Attitude Toward Entitlement” examines how we approach life…

“The Barbed Wire Walk” encourages us along life’s dangerous tunnel situations.

“Our Survival From Abusers: A Case Against the Good and Happy Times?” examines ou…

“It Goes Without Saying” challenges our use on no-brainer statements.

The Autopsy examines the transformative potential of self-reflection.

The Ascension Kitten reminds us of the power of our climb.

How to spot a Narcissistic Frenemy: Identifying & Recovering from Toxic Relation…

Yes, We can take Action: The Power of our Responses to Abuse.

3 Ways Others feel Threatened by our Healing—& How to Respond.

You’re as Sick as your Secrets: the Antidote to Releasing Shame that doesn̵…

The Discard Response: How we React to the Trauma of Abandonment.

Dear Abuse Survivors: We don’t Need Fixing.

The Unhealthy Dynamics of Obligation (& How to Break Free).

Intermittent Abuse: The Undiscussed Behaviors we need to Address in our Relationships…

“Dear Scapegoat” addresses those who were cruelly cast in this abusive role and f…

The Grunt Work of Self-Care: We have to be Active Participants in our Healing.

“The Proverbial Astronaut” explores the impact of our childhood dreams.

“A Distant Cancer?” discusses some of the misconceptions and the complicated real…

How & Why we’re Mentally Manipulated by Abusers.

“My Inner Sassy” addresses this approach over resolutions, as we face the new yea…

“Fasten Your Seatbelts: Faith or Magical Thinking?” addresses the bumpy ride of b…

“Misunderstanding: Committed to a Toxic Commitment” reframes what commitments we …

Land on Your Feet reminds us of how we repeatedly fall in life.

“Stack Your Turtles” discusses the relevant power of networking through challenge…

Our Appetites (in Our Holiday Feast Gravy Boats)

Why Listening to our Conscience helps us Make Better Decisions.

“Why Not? Writing Down the Pain; Writing Freedom” explores the power of writing a…

Be Like Otter (The Power of Touch) explores the benefits of human physical contact.

Go Ahead, Wild Thing, Feel Sorry For Yourself!

“1,461 Days” reflects on an important cancer anniversary.

“Sit Anyway”: The significance of Transitional and Uncomfortable Life Moments.

Bugged? I’m taking this Hypervigilance lesson from my Cat.

Craving Connection: How to Show up for Someone in their Grief.

From an Abuse Survivor: We absolutely Hate Small Talk.

“It Ain’t About How Hard You Hit”—Reflections on the 4th Anniversary of m…

“Pigging Out Over Evil?” discusses how to live beyond abuse’s ugliness.

“You Did Your Part” explores the deeper messages we receive when we’re involved…

“Verbally, But With Dance Prep” discusses the “no word” in our life’s commu…

7 Ways Janis Joplin Embodies the Rebel Misfit in us All.

Idiot Compassion & Codependency: Why we can’t Save those who don’t w…

“Hey, Medical Community, Could You Please Do the Bare Minimum?” addresses a commo…

Beauty cannot be Manufactured, Found in a Bottle, or Bought on Amazon.