“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.”
Tag Archives: #love
I Get Lonely Too
Just an honest poem I wrote this morning. Maybe you can relate. She days single over 40 doesn’t feel so great, but I’m a writer, so I write.
Presence Over Paychecks: What Women Really Want
What often gets lost in the shuffle are the intentions that sparked that go-getter perspective. It’s not that provision doesn’t matter. It’s that provision without presence erodes relationships.
If you’re a man who’s doing all he can to provide and you seem to get nothing but complaints about you not being home, this is for you. I’m on your side.
This is not a lecture… at all. I’m just sharing a story and I hope it helps make things a little clearer.
They’re Making Us Insecure… on Purpose
I literally wrote I’m Proud to Be Natural Me! I gave up wearing makeup as part of my daily routine at least a decade ago. I teach workshops about embracing our natural selves. And I still find myself feeling insecure when I use those filters.
