I think the holiday season is a bittersweet one for many people. It is a time when we have to feel the consequences of whatever boundaries we’ve set with the people who matter to us. We’ve created distance with them, and for good reason. And we don’t regret that decision. Yet, going through the old…
In self-care discourse online, we often talk about the soft work of self-care. Things like removing anything from our lives that disrupts our peace, getting the right people at our table (and removing the ones who don’t belong there), and so on. Notice I call this soft work, not easy work. Even the soft work…
Two weeks ago, I began my sober curious journey. I knew I wasn’t addicted or dependent, but decided that it was time to re-evaluate my relationship with alcohol. It had become just as much a part of my bedtime routine as taking off my makeup and moisturizing. I knew I could stop at any time,…
Learning an important life lesson from Janice Dickinson was not on my 2023 Bingo Card, but here we are. It’s 11:31 PM and I can’t sleep because I had the brilliant idea to have a cup of coffee at 4:30 PM. (There is not a single problem that a late afternoon coffee can solve for…
I talk a lot about self-care journeys, self-love journeys, and healing journeys. And someone who has been on one of those for over three years, it’s a topic that is very dear to my heart. Many of us began our self-care, self-love healing journeys after hitting what most of us would call an emotional rock…
Well, here we go. I started by sharing my intentions for beginning a sober curious journey online. I don’t know why, but I felt I needed to say it on my socials before I spoke to my husband about it. Maybe it was because telling the person closest to me meant I’d have to be…
Are you using Instagram’s Restrict feature? I think it’s one of the smartest features out there right now for protecting creator’s spaces. And no matter how big or small your Instagram account is, if you’re making content, you’re a creator. So, this is for you. Unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to get away from angry, aggressive…
This week on my social media wasn’t my favorite if I’m being honest. I made what was supposed to be a funny post but ended up embarrassing myself (more on that in a moment). I posted a blog that didn’t sit well with everyone and needed to listen to some valid feedback about it. And…
Our capacity to depend on others for support, love, and fulfillment is such an important part of our mental health and well-being. However, there are instances where life’s trials lead us down a path of self-reliance – a coping mechanism known as hyper-independence. In my two years in therapy, I’ve started to realize the profound…
Do you remember the show Seinfeld? I’m probably showing my age here, but some of my favorite memories from childhood are of watching that show with my dad on weekdays after school. We laughed until our bellies hurt with the relatable humor of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. George was easily one of my favorite…
