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Sudden anger and the nervous system
How Sudden Anger Relates to the Nervous System
I hate when my sudden anger hijacks me, especially when I think I'm in control of my emotions. Turns out the nervous system plays a major role in emotional hijacking.
I needed to cross the bridge and change my life
Trapped in Limbo, I Needed to Change My Life
At 28 years old, I needed to change my life. During an economic recession, I quit my job, applied to grad school, and moved out of state. I took a leap to rebuild my life.

Posted in Life's Journey

A young boy wearing a bow tie
I Need to Remember My 6-Year-Old Isn’t a Miniature Adult
My six-year-old isn't a miniature adult. To help him not feel inadequate, I need to be more intentional with my tone and word choices and model self-compassion.

Posted in Parenting

Tending to our emotional needs
10 Quick Ways for Parents to Refill Our Empty Cup
When I'm overwhelmed, I use these quick ways to refill my empty cup so that I can be there for my kids in the way I want and they need. 
Mom comforting child: parents with anxiety
Parents with Anxiety: How Identifying Mine Saved My Family
Even though I am one of may parents with anxiety, I had been unaware of how much my anxiety negatively impacted my relationship with my kids. I vowed to change.
Woman sitting alone in a chair, looking out the window
My Father’s Desperate Need for Respect Destroyed Our Relationship
After I gave birth, my father severed all communication because of scheduling and privacy issues. He rendered my pain, thoughts, and perspective voiceless.
Releasing the pain, like dandelions floating away
Releasing the Pain After My Father Disowned Me
After disputes over schedules, social media, and respect, my father disowned me. Confronting the futility of the situation is helping me to let go of my pain.
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