Resiliency

If I Can Recover, You Can Too.

This last week, I passed my 10 year anniversary in the AlAnon program. This is a testament to the woman who walked through those doors....

Tears are Nothing to Apologize for

We have been taught emotion is something to be problem solved. Something to be gotten rid of. Something to “treat”. Something to keep...

What Are Your Pity Parties Trying to Tell You?

I had a meltdown last night. I often don’t allow myself the permission to break down, because I tell myself I don’t have the right. I...

The Art of Dehumanization

“Anyone who isn’t a Patriot is a Traitor.” “Anyone who supports Trump is a White Supremacist.” “I refuse to unify with THEM.” We are...

It's Time We Take Responsibility

When a woman shows up with a black eye, do you look for a reason to excuse his violence? When a woman is embarrassed about the verbal...

It Is True

It is true, I hope to make some big changes in this world. It is true, I hope to see more empowerment for those suppressed. It is true, I...

You Can't Will It To Be True

“He finally got his big wake up call.” “He has to learn his lesson now.” “There is no way he will drink again after this.” “He won’t hurt...

We Fight For Every Woman

My abuser could smell a powerful woman from a mile away. He knew my exposure to her intense, free spirited independence might make me...

Seeking the Truth is a Lonely Journey

The harder you seek the truth, the more alone you will find your path. For the truths you find will be intolerable to many. It will burn...

Set the Standard

I talk a lot about unapologetically identifying what you want and setting the standards required to be in your presence. And, I have...