“Whatever happens to you belongs to you. Make it yours. Feed it to yourself even if it feels impossible to swallow. Let it nurture you because it will.”—Cheryl Strayed
I’m used to working from home – I have been doing it for five years. And it didn’t feel different, to begin with, although last week things began to sour like a sourdough starter I’m growing in my kitchen – no baking yeast, we make sourdough!
“I'm looking forward to seeing pie this Thanksgiving more than members of my own family.” – Damien Fahey
Ouch.
Do you feel the same?
The truth is, more people feel this way than you will ever know – we still don’t talk much about our families. Especially if the family is dysfunctional, like my family of origin.
Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions?
Maybe it was to finally get away from a toxic person, or to lose 30 pounds, or to quit smoking.
Most of us have. [Read more…]
Last month, I went through the challenge of revisiting my past.
I was in my parents’ home, empty of people but full of stuff—and memories.
The journey had the potential to be a disaster. It could’ve thrown me into a downward spiral of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. [Read more…]
Have you ever had to do something so unpleasant that the thought alone would send your anxiety through the roof?
The very idea of doing it has the power to set your skin on fire, deprive you of sleep, and highjack your thoughts. Your heart jumps frantically as if it wants to break out of your body and hide somewhere safe. [Read more…]
