Some days, I feel discouraged. Just as I’d begun finding freedom from sound-related PTSD triggers, we’ve spent weeks navigating something new — smoke drifting daily from nearby trash burning, from ... Read More about Two Years
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Courage
Lately, when I give Courage his last rub of the evening, he’s been putting his paw on my arm. 🥹 Can’t believe my heart melts at this creature - while I was adamant we’d never have a dog, our family ... Read More about Courage
Showing Up
I should also admit—the past few weeks haven’t been the easiest. My PTSD symptoms returned with a vengeance, and some days I’ve had to tell myself repeatedly— “I am safe.”“My body is remembering ... Read More about Showing Up
Kind to You
When I lost my phone during the weekend Cliff was away, all I could think of was—How could I be SO clumsy,SO stupid,SO careless! But then I realized, amidst tears, that these were the voices of a ... Read More about Kind to You
Morning Glory
When we first moved in, shriveled vines covered an entire part of our garden. Instead of looking at the awful reminder of unkempt, unthriving mess, I asked for the vines to be chopped off. But ... Read More about Morning Glory
A Genuine Dilemma
Interestingly, right after I’d shared about needing to choose a solo trip that was kind to my nervous system and reconnecting with a close friend in Europe who was keen to spend time with me… … a ... Read More about A Genuine Dilemma