You are the average of your top five closest friends. — You are a culmination of the books you read, the people you surround yourself with, and your trauma. Challenge yourself to choose people that will push you out of your comfort zone and provide a new perspective. This was the basis for a conversation my partner brought up with me. …

Like opening a window in a dark room… —

It is recommended to fasten your gas mask before helping someone else. — You know what I am finding most interesting in this moment? How we can so easily give advice to a friend while both thinking and knowing it is absolutely right and if they would just listen to us it would solve their problem. Yesterday at a meeting I shared about…

The Clock is Ticking. — I am 26 and freaking out about the rest of my life. No, not logistics. Not, where I will be living, or who I will marry. No. Everyday I wake up and I am one day older. Yesterday comes and goes in the blink of an eye. It’s March, already! I am…

The depths of emptiness — Everything was black. It was night, all the time. My feet were dark, solid, heavy. My thoughts were foggy. My vision was concussed. I could feel nothing. I was nothing. A shadow of a former self. The smallest version. Days were a bleak escapade. I lacked focus, desire. …

What the heck have I learned. —

Self Sabotage 101 — Recently I started working towards something. I put it on my 2023 goals, I wrote out specific and attainable steps to achieve it. Even made a contract with my partner to hold accountability. When it finally happened, I self sabotaged. …

Indefinite Existence —

Name the mean girl in your mind. It is not you. — I am trying something new. Taking control of the self depreciation That only takes place in my own mind. Let’s name the meanie in our thoughts. Is it a man or a woman? The one that says you suck. That commands your attention, and doubts your integrity. Mine is Pam…