Relationships

“Doors are opening. The wait wasn’t punishment. It was preparation.” Why do we believe that bad things happen to us to punish us? Many of us create coping mechanisms when life feels scary, out of control, painful or overwhelming. We don’t like the uncertainty or murkiness of the unknown and our brains crave ANSWERS and … Continue reading »

Closure is overrated. There are some things that happened where we just don’t get “closure”. Work on accepting what they did or what happened and heal yourself. We don’t need permission to move on. ❤️ It’s just not worth the weight we give it.

Advice from a therapist… Practice the F word. Forgiveness. Forgive yourself for not believing them the 1st, 2nd, or 20th time they showed you who they really were. Forgive yourself for the times you saw the red flags as a challenge, rather than a warning sign. And forgive yourself for not knowing what you needed … Continue reading »

I used to think I could fix anything in my life if I just tried a little harder or gave it more time. But, some things aren’t meant to be fixed. Sometimes, all you can do is make peace with it, and move forward, knowing you did the best you could. ❤️‍🩹

Why didn’t I trust my intuition? You know… when something feels off? One of the big things I’ve been working through as of late, is why I ignored that gut feeling, why I doubted my intuition and chose to ignore the red flags. Yes, even therapists are far less than perfect. I’m in the business … Continue reading »

Have you received an apology with an excuse? Did they apologize and want to pick up right where you left off? Did they apologize but blame you for feeling hurt about it? Or did you not receive an apology and were just expected to move on in the relationship/friendship with no acknowledgement or resolution around … Continue reading »

Do you fiercely love the people in your life, and it’s not equally given back? Do you give a lot of yourself and expect it in return? Does your heart seem bigger than everyone else’s? Are you supportive of friends, even though they don’t check on you? Are you not getting honesty from others? We … Continue reading »

“And when you get to where you’re going, turn around and help her too. For there was a time, not long ago when she was you.” An overwhelming feeling for many women is they are not enough. Feelings of inadequacy, inferiority and worthlessness are a common human experience. Comparing yourself to others in ways that … Continue reading »