Today's guest post is written by Sarah Roberts, a true survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. Trigger warning to all readers: the content is honest and transparent on sensitive subjects. There's also great hope shared here! Grateful to Sarah for sharing her story, which will hopefully inspire you if you're currently living in... Continue Reading →
Dissonance
I remember attending my first Twelve Step recovery meeting ever. It was an open meeting, and I attended with a friend. I listened. I learned a lot and felt that even though what people were sharing didn't totally apply to me, there was something warm and familiar about it all the same. I couldn't put... Continue Reading →
The gratitude word
*Today's blog post is a guest post written by my lifelong friend and former neighbor Leslie Ferguson Thomas. I'm always thankful for Leslie's contributions to my blog, but I'm more thankful for her ongoing friendship, her perspective on life, and her willingness to share it. Leslie's husband is currently battling cancer; please keep them in... Continue Reading →
Dear Sabrina
*Today's letter is written by one of my former spunky students. Thank you for adding spark to my life, Jessica!* Dear Sabrina, I have had five therapists in my lifetime from 2nd grade on. None of these people could get through to me until the 5th one. The 5th one was you. Something about you... Continue Reading →
Lost but not forgotten
Big thanks to one of my students, who is a vivacious and wonderful person, Jessica Nicol, for sharing her story in today's post. You know the point in your life where you just don't feel like being angry anymore? I'm there. I've found that in life there is always that one person who you never... Continue Reading →