Living in Retrospect

I’m 30. And I’m No Longer The Same Woman.

This post has been sitting as a draft in my archive for almost a year. It is one of several that I just couldn't bring myself to publish - but now...

Living With PTSD is Hell

Health

It's been a literal hell of a year. I won't go into the specifics of all of the things that have happened because that's enough to fill up an ENTIRE...

What Does Dissociation Feel Like? (To Me)

Health

What does dissociation feel like? For me, it feels like paralysis, falling asleep, sinking into a deep bath, and emptiness, but it is different for...

Finding Freedom in Betrayal

Rebuilding After Divorce

A tiny ode to the fetters of obligation — shorn. Oh, to be justified in detachment, meanness. There’s freedom in it, but it tastes bitter anyway,...

Depression Is Ruining My Life.

Health

Today I’m going to open up about something terrifying – something I’d really rather not share online. But I think that sharing is part of my healing...

We Got Married On A Thursday — At 10:30 AM

Love & Relationships

If you wait for the right time, you will wait forever. It was a quiet ceremony in an empty courtroom, a formalization of feelings already felt and...

Can Depression & Dissociation Be a Catalyst for Art?

Creativity

What do you think? Can dissociation fuel creativity? Can depression and dissociation be a catalyst for art? At least in my life, dissociation and...

Grocery Shop For The Entire Month (Mostly)

Frugal Living

You probably go to the grocery store multiple times throughout the month. Usually you go because you need a particular item you ran out of, but...

10 Tips for a Successful Road Trip

Travel

Planning a road trip can be a lot of work. Follow these 10 tips for a successful road trip (half for planning and half for playing) for a great road trip.

What to Do in Springfield, Missouri

Diary

(Disclaimer: This post is based on my experiences on a press tour hosted by Springfield, CVB. My room, meals, and activities were comped, but my...

15 Best Adult Coloring Books

How to Find Happiness | Count Your Blessings + Life Update

Diary

It wasn't too long ago that I wrote a post about how to find happiness by making a list of your favorite things. Since I just wrote a post opening...

Am I Enough? and Other Scary Questions

Identity & Self-Love

If you follow this blog at all, you know that the last couple of years have been a roller coaster for me. You know that my husband was arrested,...

How I Overcame Divorce Anxiety

Rebuilding After Divorce

This post is one of my most popular which is why I compiled extensive resources into a new post to help you learn how to overcome divorce anxiety....

How Braces Brought My Smile Back

Childhood

This is a story of how braces brought my smile back - and a reminder of the importance of dental insurance, for you, your smile, and your family....

An Open Letter to Lonely Romantics | Love Yourself First

Identity & Self-Love

Calling all lonely romantics! I hope this post helps you see the beauty in yourself. Love yourself first.

Budget Valentine’s Day | Cheap Date Night

Frugal Living

Check out how we celebrated our Budget Valentine’s Day – complete with cheap Valentine’s date idea, cheap Valentine’s meal, and budget Valentine’s gifts.

Self-Reflection & Authenticity + A Song I Wrote

Identity

When I went to see a therapist last November, she told me I was very well-adjusted considering everything going on in my life. To be honest, I...

Timestrokes | Life in Vignette + The House on Mango Street Lesson Plan

Death & Dying

Life in Vignette I recently subbed for an entire week for an honors English class that was about to start reading The House on Mango Street. It was...