Racism is hidden within ourselves.
So what am I gonna do about racism? That’s the question we’re all asking ourselves, isn’t it?
Continue ReadingPost-traumatic growth–the end of the pandemic tunnel?
I’ve been thinking about that phrase, “The light at the end of the tunnel.” At this stage of the pandemic, I can still see the light, but it feels like this damn tunnel keeps getting longer and longer.
Continue ReadingMaking Meaning—the Sixth Stage of Grief
I had alluded to a sixth stage of grief last week, but I didn’t want to get into it, as I thought my blog was already too long. I didn’t want to lose you. Sadly, I did lose someone.
Continue ReadingStages of Grief during COVID-19.
I’m experiencing grief during this pandemic, as well as survivor’s guilt. Does that ring true for you?
Continue ReadingPurpose–it may be simpler than you think.
I’ve never had a day when I couldn’t get out of bed. Yesterday, I wondered if it would be the first.
Continue ReadingDistraction in the time of COVID-19.
Today, I needed a distraction. My emotions are so close to the surface, I can’t even watch or read happy and uplifting stories without crying because they remind me how much is at stake
Continue ReadingThe best self-care: giving to others.
My self-care is giving to others. What about you?
Continue ReadingSelf-disclosure of my people-pleasing.
Sharing my truth means I can’t hide from it. Once it’s out, I’m confronted with its destructiveness and feel I have no choice but to change.
Continue ReadingPeople-pleasing knocks a hole in my accountability. Act 2.
My people-pleasing ensures that no one feels bad–No big deal! Don’t worry! I hate when that happens!–except me.
Continue ReadingAs a people-pleaser, my truth holds me accountable.
For better or for worse, I’d rather have a hole the size of New Jersey in my wall than yell at the person who put it there.
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