I Will No Longer Be Silenced
byEvery day I turn on the TV and avoid the news because of the sadness it brings me. A sadness felt by many other…
And She Rose
The Struggle To Accept You’ve Been Raped By Someone You Know
by‘Rape’ is not a word I have ever wanted to associate with myself, but like countless other women and girls, it’s one that has…
No One Screams “I Didn’t Do It” Louder Than A Man Who Did It
byNo one screams “I didn’t do it!” louder than a man who did it. Just look at R Kelly, Andrew Cuomo, and Weinstein. Sexual…
One Day You Will Understand Your Life Today
byOne day, you will look back on this time in your life and want to be there. That place you so desperately want to…
Learning To Dance With My Inner Fire
byFrom a young age, I always wanted to make my mark on the world. I felt a fire inside of me that I couldn’t…
I Left My Marriage So I Could Rise
by“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”—Anais Nin….
You Don’t Always Have To Say Yes To Help
byIf you ask my parents, siblings, husband, or friends one of the things that drive them the craziest about me, they would tell you…
Today I Am Inviting More Soulful Conversations Into My Life
bySoul talk: Deep, intimate, vulnerable, safe. I’m not a natural talker. By this, I mean talking is absolutely an effort. I mean EFFORT. I…
Selfies Are For Me, Not You
byI remember every time someone has commented to me about selfies. I remember because I’ve cringed every time at the lack of awareness about…
Returning To A Place Of Trauma And Reclaiming What Was Yours
byThe day I acknowledged I had spent the past ten years stuck in abusive relationships felt like a new beginning. Seeking professional help was…