AFFIRMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS FOR HAPPINESS
Adult ADHD in Women: A Woman’s Story of Relief, Grief, and Self-Compassion
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 62. Not as a child who couldn’t sit still.Not as a student falling behind.Not as an adult whose life looked chaotic from the outside. But at a point in my life where I had already built things, carried responsibility, and proven—again and...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Part 3
This series on My Favorite Things has become a gentle practice of noticing—of honoring the small experiences that bring comfort, clarity, and calm. In this third post, I’m sharing a few more of the favorite things that help me feel rooted and present, reminders that...
Christmas for the Soul: Embracing Presence, Love, and Simplicity
The Gift of Simply BeingThe twinkling lights on the tree, the gentle hum of carols, the warmth of cinnamon and pine in the air—there’s a magic to Christmas that invites us to pause. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle, we often forget the most profound gift of all: the...
Cultivate Moments: The Bird Who Reminded Me to Slow Down
This bird was paying no attention to me. He knew I didn’t have much to offer him. Instead, he looked to the fishermen off the Oceanside pier. He intently watched and waited for his free meal, patient and unhurried, as if the world were moving at just the right pace.He...
The Ripple of Miscarriage: How Loss Touches the Whole Family
The heartbreak of miscarriage is often thought of as deeply personal, but its impact reaches far beyond the mother. The grief ripples through the family, affecting partners, children, and close loved ones in profound and unexpected ways. In my own experience, one of...
Chronic Illness Symptom Comparison: Fibromyalgia, CFS, MS & Lyme Disease (With Infographic)
Living with a chronic illness can feel confusing and overwhelming. Fatigue, widespread pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms often overlap across conditions like fibromyalgia (FM), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Lyme...
What It’s Like to Live with Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune disease changes everything about life—even the way you see yourself. Each day becomes a careful balancing act between what you want to do and what your body will allow. I’ve spent years learning to navigate the unpredictability of Lyme disease, multiple...
Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Miscarriage Risk – My Personal Journey
Endometriosis quietly weaves its way into the lives of those it touches, often leaving behind confusion, pain, and unanswered questions. For many—myself included—the path to parenthood is already full of hope and challenge. Endometriosis can add layers of complexity...
Immune-Boosting Teas for Fall
Tea and Immune Health: A Gentle Guide to Fall Wellness There’s a quiet kind of magic that arrives with fall. The world softens under a quilt of amber and gold, the air gets crisp enough to nudge your cheeks, and the scent of damp earth, fallen leaves, and woodsmoke...
Your Dreams Deserve You: Overcoming Adversity and Moving Forward
Dreaming Against All Odds: A Belief in Possibility I have always been a dreamer—a fierce believer in the power of dreams to shape our lives. I’ve never doubted that we each carry the ability to manifest our most cherished desires. And yet, life has a way of derailing...