I Didn’t Forget to Hurt You

It’s not personal. It’s not intentional. It’s not planned. Don’t be offended. I don’t do it on purpose. I don’t have control over it. I try to work around it, but sometimes I miss it. Being mistreated, and having the people you care about assume the worst, is so hurtful. I have missed funerals, beenContinue reading “I Didn’t Forget to Hurt You”

Beyond Needed, Wanted & Chosen… Loved

I just saw a post that said being needed and being loved can feel very similar, but they are not the same. I completely agree. Over the years I’ve discovered that a lot of things feel like love that aren’t actually love. In the past, feeling needed felt like love. If I was serving aContinue reading “Beyond Needed, Wanted & Chosen… Loved”

Where’d That Come From? Pt 3

A series of events led to me realizing that I have some inner child stuff to clear up. Between the emotions I’ve been navigating lately and some insecurities that were stirred up, I had some epiphanies that I believe may help you on your own self-love/self-acceptance/self-compassion journey. Listen to the podcast.

Trusting Your Intuition: Recognizing Manipulation and Red Flags

When you’re drowning in an ocean, anything floating in that water looks like a potential life raft. You’ll grab onto it hoping and trusting it’s going to save you. It feels like a blessing, the answer to your problem.

Some “evil” people count on that. They seek out desperation because they know it impairs judgment. They know our need will cause us to see treasure in fool’s gold.

I have been fooled so many times like this. And I’d like to tell you a little bit about it.