I Forgive You

  Do you forgive him? That’s what my friend asked me. I wanted to say yes, because I have always viewed myself as a forgiving person, but I couldn’t. The word forgiveness tasted bitter to me. I was repulsed by it. This unusually negative reaction to the word alarmed me, creating cognitive dissonance between who … More I Forgive You

Oh She Grows

  I stripped it all away. The issues I thought I had were only the surface level, easy to deal with things that get lots of reposts on Instagram. I dared myself to dig deeper. Every crutch, every quick fix, every distraction I had grown so fond of was nowhere to be found, and all … More Oh She Grows

2018 Reflections

I am overwhelmed with gratitude when I think about all that has transpired this year. It started off miserably. I remember last New Year’s Eve being sequestered in the house with my (then) husband instead of enjoying myself with my family like I have every year of my life. I remember desperately trying to make … More 2018 Reflections

Be Difficult

Aight, so boom. One day I’m at the nail salon getting my usual nexgen nails. Same color every time. The last time this new nail tech did my nails I felt like she didn’t make them thin enough around the cuticle. It’s a very minor detail, but it irked me for two weeks. This time, … More Be Difficult