Your Truth is the One Thing You Always Have
One of the last times I wrote, I mentioned how I struggled on my anniversary. This was not meant to be disrespectful to my husband at...
If I Had Forty Wishes, Or Even Just One
Tomorrow, I turn forty-years old. I'm in a bit of disbelief, mostly because it doesn't feel like it was that long ago when I was in...
You’re Not Alone, But You Are
This morning, my daughter woke up and came straight into my bed. "Happy Anniversary!", she said. I gave her a hug, rolled over, and fell...
Nine Years of Rebecoming Me
The other night I sat outside with a friend, talking like we usually do with topics going back-and-forth between parenting the kids, our...
It's Just All Too Much
After losing my job last month, I decided to seize the opportunity to join my daughter on her annual summer trip to spend time with my...
How Is Your Heart?
"How is your heart?" I read this in a Facebook message from a now-former colleague a few days ago, after she learned that my position was...
Keep Going
The other day was quite a day. It was a day that started off with mama cuddles before the alarm and fifteen attempted calls to a radio...
Let It Be
The last few weeks I've found myself listening to the song "Let It Be". At first, I felt the need to hear it again after it played during...
Everyone Is Fighting A Battle You Know Nothing About
Around this time many years ago, shortly after I moved to Chicago in 2008, my path literally crossed with another's. From what I can...
A Year of Learning to Love, Live, and Let Go
Where were you this time last year? This was a question that was posed to me last week during one of my mindless Instagram browsing...
I’m Okay, But I'm Not Fine
Last week I received a text message from a friend with a familiar inquiry, "How is everything going?" I wrote a few responses, deleting...
My Birthday Wishes
I will fully admit that I have never been the type of person who loves their birthday. I have memories of being super anxious or even...
Another July 16th
I will fully admit that I have always had a very good memory, especially when it comes to two things: Names and Dates. My dad is the same...
Just Thinking About It All
After my husband and his comforting sleep companion/ our dog are asleep, most nights I grab my laptop and try to focus and gather my...
Happy #6, Baby Girl
Yesterday was my daughter's birthday and I was fortunate to be able to spend the day with her. While I've struggled a bit trying to...
My May Baby
For when a child is born the mother also is born again. Gilbert Parker May has always been a very special month for our family, beginning...
Stay Patient and Trust Your Journey
There is only one way to learn. It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey. ― Paulo Coelho,...
Ten Years Together
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) April 15, 2012. A...
We Cried & I Prayed
And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist I don't think I'll...
I'll Be There For You, Too
Be grateful for every single person who was part of your story. The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you. Because they all taught...