I was Taught that Sensitivity was a Deal Breaker — I’m Using Sensitivity as a Deal Maker

The word “sensitive” has been hurled at me as an insult too many times to count. Before I could even speak, I was…

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is Hard

I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

I am a survivor of abuse. Physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual and even, financial abuse.

I have PTSD.

Managing Milestones After A Loss

My older son is beginning his sophomore year in high school. He has big plans for this year, including a spot on the track team, participating in the annual musical, embarking on a fairly rigorous course load, getting his driving permit and his first “real” job next…

Conversations Over the Work Printer

We assume we need to get this right. Graduate high school, start college, work for someone, get married. Live. Rinse. Repeat. I remember growing up and really valuing job security, even more so than my own happiness. It was the highest pillar that I had to reach. I…

The Wounding: The Path to Self-Acceptance

All people experience a wounding. The wounding reveals a potential within the individual. Some experience weakness; others encounter strength. Many see choice; several perceive constraint. The subsequent path is directed by these influences, yet it is…

How Do You Know When You Love Someone?

I used to believe that love was a light switch. Something flicks on. You get an overwhelming sensation. It hits you like a bag of bricks. Or a strong arrow. When you know, you know. Right? Not so much. After many years and an expired marriage, I don’t see love…

You have worth, you are lovable and anything’s possible.

Everyone has a default, manifesting in mood, posture, attitude, and energy. Derived from beliefs about yourself and your story. It’s your go-to when things aren’t going well.

The Four Elements of Communication

If we spent as much time exercising our communication muscles as our abs, I’d probably be out of a job. Without solid communication, you are building your relationship on sand. Communication is more about listening than speaking. We were given two ears but only one…

It’s Important for Givers to Receive in Order to Keep on Keeping On

I just completed a call with a fellow Catalyst. I assumed the call was a business consultation. I assumed wrong. Assumptions are nearly always wrong. Right?