When we women are little girls, we often have a best friend. Another girl we can tell anything to without judgment. Together, we share secrets and play whatever fun game our imaginations create. But something slowly changes . . . As we get a little older, we start to...
Did you know that only 9-12% of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? When I first heard that, I was a little shocked… then it all started making sense. You see, resolutions often carry this heavy weight that tells us we’re not doing enough and that we...
Three years ago, my world completely shifted on its axis. I was certain it would stop spinning. On August 29, 2019, I lost my very best friend, my rock, my world! I truly was lost. So, I began hiking to find peace in an ever-changing environment. When my grandmother...
The words “solo adventures” can often trigger feelings of danger and risk or sadness and loneliness. Whether thinking about your own abilities and goals, or observing a friend or family member, the conventional tendency is to judge and to discourage. Instead, the...
The park road would close soon. The pass was quickly becoming impassable. As I drove past the ranger station, I refused to turn my head. I was too afraid that even through the heavy snow, I’d lock eyes with a disapproving ranger and lose my nerve to push...
Last year I suffered from a life-threatening illness. In the past year, I have had 7 facial surgeries thus far, plus chemotherapy and radiation. Physically and emotionally, it has been a very trying 12 months. Facial disfigurement is exhausting. The stares. The...
