Valentine’s Day-lemma
Don't be surprised when Valentine’s Day comes around if you find yourself in the middle of a heart-breaking dilemma. How do we bravely navigate this day of love after betrayal? “He gave me a card and signed it, Love Dave…
Permission to Be Real
Seriously, there’s nothing like the holidays to highlight what is real and what is really difficult. When we’re impacted by sexual betrayal the memories we’ve known are overwhelmed by what’s staring us right in the face – P.A.I.N. It doesn’t…
What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out?
Growing up I lived in area known for having monsoons. Weird word, huh? Definition: Big scary storm. Lots of lightning, crashing thunder and flooding rains. As the storm rolled in I loved to sit on my bed with the curtains…
Unordinary Acts of Bravery
Bravery came as no surprise tonight. Moments ago a helicopter circled above our neighborhood. A shout from a megaphone warned, “This is the local police department. We urge you to stay indoors as we are searching for a suspect who…
The Four Lane Freeway
Several months ago I was driving on the freeway. From the corner of my eye I noticed a car coming directly toward me. It was surreal. In a fraction of a second I was broadsided - no fault of my…
How are you Feline {Feeling}?
Sometimes life brings a word picture that helps us dig deep in an area too weighty for words. I call them Pictures in a Picture and they have a message especially for you. Jessica, an alumnus of the Women in…