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Crimson…
I wore a red dress to church today. Like. SO red. Brilliantly red. Crimson. Fabulous, flirty and fun. It covered me below my knees, to my wrists, fit well, not too tight – nothing that should make any heads turn. But. Wow – people who know me had. comments. Friendly older men whom I know…
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Triggered
One of the most difficult challenges in leaving my narcissistic ex is navigating the lies that he spreads about me, and accepting that others believe the stories he tells. As time passes, it’s almost easy to become complacent. To focus on my work, my children, my pets, the daily routine. It’s enjoyable to focus on…
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Don’t.Fall.Apart… Ever.
What is the first rule when you’re hiking in the wilderness and you come around a corner…and find yourself looking into the eyes of a predator? Okay. I mean, a four legged predator – not a two legged one. You hold your ground. You look confident. You speak up. You stay calm. Make yourself big.…
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Marring your very perfect self
Let’s talk about self harm. I’m not an expert; I’m not a psychologist; I have never offered peer support; and have never harmed myself in any of the ways that are talked about in books or popular culture. So – that’s a lot of words to say I’m absolutely unqualified to write about other people’s…
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Blessed Slander
Slander. The word is serpentine as it rolls through my head, over my tongue. Defining it. Naming it. Trying to take away its power. My heart is heavy these past days. Not as heavy as in the past, my desire to simply walk away from this life hasn’t resurfaced since starting over in a new…