inner child healing

I couldn’t even say the word “inner child” without cringing just a little — but it’s getting a little easier.

I am independent woman. I am a mom of 3 beautiful teen boys. I am married 22 years and have a home to care for, responsibilities in my life that take up a…

rupture and repair; fighting the good fight

Today in session my therapist and I spent 2 hours having an intimate, truthful…

that old familiar feeling

It took me a long long time to really feel comfortable in the therapy room when I started therapy 6 years ago.

I remember my first steps into the therapy room and how scared I was. I sat in the leather chair with one foot out the door, and now years later…

still holding on . . .

This weekend so far has been a toss between good and hard, sad and happy, empowered and maybe feeling a little weak…

the healing is here

You know, many times I have always believed that a good sign of healing was the good that came out of the hard — and…

let go, or be dragged

For the first time in over a year I have finally allowed myself room to let go of something that has weighed me down emotionally, physically and spiritually.

I have had moments in between that I “thought” I let go, or moments that I had some empowerment to move out…

the path becoming clear

It’s no surprise to many people when I say that I had a pretty hard year this past year; a year filled with…

the answer is in the healing

One of the most difficult things I had to overcome during the healing process thus far is learning to accept…

my hour with God

Today after I left session I went and sat in adoration at church for an hour.

Guest Post: Elegant Paradox by Gel

Today I have a guest post by a very good friend of mine — Gel. She has become a regular on my blog, and she is one of my biggest inspirations through her own writing, and today I have welcomed her to write as a guest as she talks about her struggle with “pain is the…

starting anew

One of my favorite things about the Easter holiday is the feeling of resurrection; starting anew.

This is my favorite time of the year, and this year holds true to that more than any other years in the past.

late night thoughts

It’s 5am and I am still up and awake — haven’t slept yet.

what is real and what is not

One of the things that had been a struggle for me off and on through the years of healing from my past is…

five minute friday {jump}

Welcome to five minute Friday to where us bloggers are given a word prompt every Friday and write for just 5 minutes simply for the joy of writing.

Join other bloggers in this fun writing game to connect with others.

those who stand by me

One of the biggest — hardest — most painful lessons learned in taking a step into this journey of healing is knowing who…

a great reminder

Yesterday I had my hair up and I was trying on a dress (yes a dress) for the first time in years, and in the mirror I saw the…

finding a healthy dependance

I have written about dependency many times in my blog posts. I feel strongly about it, and at the same time it’s something that gets in the way of the many aspects of my life; especially my healing.

6 years ago today — my journey to healing

Today I am celebrating 6 years of being on this journey to heal towards me and sharing…