Authentically Exiled. Isolated to Ignite.
The first time I was exiled, it was traumatic. Tantamount to crucifixion. I was instantly morose. Wounded. Exposed. Vulnerable. It felt like the very essence of my soul had been shoved into…
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It’s Not Grey, It’s Glitter
My first grey hair sprung up at age 21. I remember staring at the mirror in my college apartment and thinking, “What. The. Hell?” I plucked it out and went on with…
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Best of Both Worlds – Life After Divorce
Some days I just want to sit outside on a nice day and do absolutely nothing! And then the guilt sets in. I start thinking of all of things I could and…
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Dear Haters
Dear Haters, You may be wondering why I’ve gathered you here today. What are all of you doing here, in front of me, in this space? All you people from my past,…
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Top 5 Tips to Become the Best Whatever
Whether we’re raising families, running businesses, working jobs or being the kingpin of a drug cartel, one thing is for certain. Habits make the man. Or lady. Or other individual at any…
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Are You Running Your Business Like An Employee?
A couple of weeks ago, my nephew (who just recently moved out of home) sent me a text, that his fridge had broken down. I could sense his stress, and then 5…
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Breast Friends of the Busty, Bold, and Beautiful
I love my boobs. I really do. It was not always this way. From my teen years into my mid-20s, I tried to hide in oversized thrift store sweaters and bound my…
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Rubber Chickens & Bipolar Disorder
DISCLAIMER* For the love of Zoloft, do not alter or discontinue your mental health care plan without the express supervision of a mental health care professional. In January of 2014, I found…
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Think the Opposite
I stood in front of the mirror the other day nit-picking my every flaw. Too flabby here. Too fat there. I have potholes for pores. My nose is too big. Man, I…
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Stop Saying You Are Busy
The conversation goes like this: “Hey! Haven’t talked to you in a while. How are things?” “Hey! Busy. Really busy.” And that is it. The conversation kind of stalls and then you…
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