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  • Rethinking trust: Is it given or earned?

    Trust shows up in every part of life—whether we realize it or not. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much trust plays a role in my career, my relationships, and even in the business ideas I’m toying with. We trust people to help us develop our ideas, not steal them. We trust new friends to…

  • Tell your Story! Burn the bridges!

    Hello all. I will preface this with a TW: domestic violence, child abuse. I wanted to share this publicly, not to cause a stir or solicit empathy. I was embarrassed, but now I realize that I have no reason to be embarrassed. I did nothing wrong. I loved people who harmed me and that is…

  • How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles

    How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles

    I have to start by saying this is what worked for me. Everyone has a different story, and a situation or experience might cause your depression or anxiety. Another source can be your hormones or even a genetic predisposition. Please keep these things in mind as you read my story. Try what you think might…

  • The Cure for Imposter Syndrome

    The Cure for Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter syndrome, according to healthline.com, “involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments.” I know that I have experienced imposter syndrome on high levels.

  • An open Letter to Police Departments around the United States

    Let me say this before you continue, I know it’s not everyone. I know criminals exist. I know people do bad things. I know that some of you are kind and understanding and noble individuals. This is written generally. Thus making it an open letter. so… read on.

  • Wedding planning is hard

    I was never ever the plan for my wedding kinda girl. Up until 2 years ago, I had no real interest in getting married. ( I didn’t have the best example of marriage) When Christian proposed to me I was amped to take on a new challenge, but I had no clue just how overwhelmed…

  • Perseverance

    It was super hard to wake up this morning. I opened my eyes at 5 am and saw the time. I tried to convince myself it was 2 and I closed my eyes for five mins. I battled with myself in my head for those 5 minutes. I knew that I was in fact 5…

  • Gratitude in 2018

    Gratitude in 2018

    2018 has blessed me beyond measure. The big lesson this year was all about gratitude. I learned to be grateful for everything and every experience because it led me to this place and this moment.

  • Is Marriage a right?

    I read this blog post and I was floored. How do we know what is a right? Is marriage a right? I should preface this by saying I’m striving to be the best Christian I can be. I don’t want to be vague about what I believe. I also want to be evidence that not…

  • It’s not that simple

    I have been reading posts that people are writing in regards to suicide. They are all sweet platitudes about how they are here for you and you aren’t alone. I call BS. Here is why. Mental health issues that lead to suicide can not be solved by just getting a hug and talking a walk…

  • Patience in conflict

    I am bitterly passive aggressive. My family never fought so I ignore, punish, shame people when they wrong me. I am getting better at attacking conflict head on, but I have had to undo some petty things before the other person noticed. I’m starting to understand what good timing looks like. I’m starting to choose…

  • Gratitude and Apologies

    As I am working on being healthy and working out who I want to be, I’ve decided it is worthwhile to thank people for what they have done for me. People are often perplexed when your behavior towards them changes. You were once consistent and focused and then suddenly you weren’t. Taking time to reflect…