My Brain vs Reality

In my head, I am hiking the Appalachian Mountains or jumping out of an airplane this year for my fiftieth birthday.  In reality, I’ve been unable to take a walk on the beach for a year.  Last week’s trip to the ER revealed I had a vasovagal attack, which basically made me feel like I... Continue Reading →

New Year Not As Planned

So far, my new year hasn’t gone as planned whatsoever. I was attempting to focus on healing physically and emotionally, and I was determined to get it right this time. I’ve started working out again - yoga, long walks, and my first bike ride in months. On New Year’s Day, I was recovering from lack... Continue Reading →

Who determines our worth?

(NOTE: This and several upcoming posts were written several years ago when I was married. I thought it would be fun to share them.) I suppose enough criticism from everyone in your environment can help you to determine whether or not you’re a worthless wife. Your family, your kids, your significant other, and even your... Continue Reading →

Mean Girls Over the Age of 35

No one should have to deal with mean girls at ANY age. However, it's not uncommon when you’re a teenager or a middle schooler, given the age. Unfortunately, some women are just mean girls their entire lives. Recently, I’ve had to deal with a few personally, and so did a friend of mine through her... Continue Reading →

How I Lost My Virginity

This is probably going to be somewhat disturbing to some readers, so this is fair warning. When I was 16, I worked with a guy that went to my school. For about a year he begged me to date him, but I wasn’t interested. Eventually, I gave in to him and he was my “first... Continue Reading →

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