When Your Survival Tactic Threatens Your Survival

“People see all I’ve done and assume that I am struggling because I’m just not trying hard enough. And the reality is that I’m drowning, asking for help, and not receiving it. I’m waving from the center of the ocean and everyone’s on the shore waving back, not realizing I am out here fighting for my life.”

War & Peace

Me: I just need more peace. Inner Me: What if your power is in your war? Can’t say I was happy with that, but it made sense. As much as I hate all I go through, without it I couldn’t relate it tell stores that help people heal, find their own path, and recognize theirContinue reading “War & Peace”

But Are YOU a Safe Space?

Weirdest thing happened during today’s podcast. I got on to talk about my experience in relationships that lack reciprocity and midsentence I had an epiphany that caused me to reconsider my perspective. This became a valuable conversation about trust, authenticity, and what it means to be a safe space for each other in relationships. Tap for the full story.

That’s None of Your Business

Sometimes protecting your peace looks like rudeness to other people. The same people who will rudely inquire about your personal business, will call you rude for not responding. And in the past, I’d answer, because nothing mattered more than being “nice.” I had to protect my image.

However, now, I protect my peace….