Post 4: Caregiving and Inner Child Healing
Awakening the Inner Child Through Caregiving As a child, I craved affection—something my inner child still remembers deeply. I longed for hugs, kisses, and to hear “I love you” spoken out loud. My mom had a big heart, but she wasn’t the physically nurturing type. Her love came through hard work, tough wisdom, and caring […]
Post 2: The Mother I Still Long for: A Journey Through Caregiving, Grief, and Quiet Love
Before her stroke, my mom was a force. She raised three girls on her own, powered by street smarts, common sense, and an unshakable work ethic. She wasn’t overly affectionate, but her heart was big. Always taking people in. Always helping when she could. Always showing up, not with fanfare but with quiet, powerful presence. […]
Letting Go of Relationships That No Longer Serve You: A Reason, A Season, or a Lifetime
What I Grew Up Believing About Relationships I want to talk to you about something that’s been on my heart. For a long time, I didn’t understand what healthy relationships looked like. Growing up, I saw chaos—romantic partners, family members, and even close friends hurting each other, betraying each other, and then pretending it never […]
Reclaiming My Pace: Learning to Slow Down and Breathe
Recently, a friend came over and made a simple observation that landed deeply: they told me I scurry quickly through the house, moving in and out of rooms, always doing something—and then gently encouraged me to sit down and relax. At the time, my mom was in respite care, and I had the space to […]