Finally Choosing Me

Apparently, Choosing Me Wasn’t a Finish Line

When I started trying to figure out who I was outside of being someone’s mother, daughter,…
A Year Later, My Brain Is Still Negotiating

It’s been about a year since I lost the weight. You’d think that would have been…
Apparently, My Social Battery Does Not Come With a Fast Charger

I have a social battery. It is not a particularly impressive battery. I’m pretty sure it…
Apparently, My Brain Requires Office Supplies

I have finally accepted something about myself. I may never become one of those beautifully organized…
I Was So Busy Being Right, I Forgot to Listen

For a long time, I had a very clear understanding of the problems between my oldest…
Apparently, This Is What I Look Like When Nobody Else Gets a Vote

For most of my adult life, I looked pretty much like you would expect me to…
I Kept Waiting for the Chaos. It Never Came.

When I finally made the decision that California was going to be home, I rented a…
Apparently, “No” Is a Complete Sentence

I have recently discovered something shocking. Apparently, “No” is a complete sentence. You don’t have to…
I Lost 100 Pounds, But the Biggest Change Wasn’t on the Scale

There was a point when I had to get real with myself. I’m 5’4”, and I…
My Sanctuary Has a Queen Bed, a Cat, and a Closed Door

After working a 12-hour night shift, I usually get home around 8:30 in the morning. By…