How to Use Loyalty as a Strength, Not a Weakness

I used to blame myself for being “loyal to a fault,” but now I realize it is my superpower. How sad it is that we live in a world where this is even a cliche.  Loyalty, like love, is something so pure, delicate, and precious. Loyalty denotes faithfulness and commitment. How can you take something so inherently pure and sacred…

Continue ReadingHow to Use Loyalty as a Strength, Not a Weakness

The Weight you Really need to Lose

Season's Greetings to you all, but... Can I just say your girl is feeling FABULOUS?!! What I'm about to announce is proof positive of the importance of prioritizing yourself first and then serving second. I woke up this morning energized, (coffee is still brewing, lol), rested, and fueled up. I checked the scale which has been going down every day…

Continue ReadingThe Weight you Really need to Lose

Depression, Suicide, and the Holidays

Today I have mixed emotions. I am so happy for all the amazing things happening in my life right now, especially things coming to fruition that have been years in the making. At the same time, my heart is heavy and grieves. As a child abuse survivor who grew up in a family generationally plagued by mental illness, I know…

Continue ReadingDepression, Suicide, and the Holidays