Empowering Growth

“I’m not doing it. I don’t want to.” “That’s NOT how it’s supposed to be.” “It’s MY way or the highway.” “I can’t because….” We have all had these sorts of thoughts running through our minds at some point in time. Regardless of the situations that bring them to the surface, they are usually a […]

Every day my body experiences pain. It started about 3 years ago. At the time I had no idea what a journey I was about to begin… I went to a few different doctors to cover my bases and get some tests, and afterwards I was told I was fine. Time and time again, I

A few weeks ago, my partner and I were flying to Boston to visit some friends we hadn’t seen since COVID began. We had a fun weekend ahead of us and a convention we were really excited for. For those of you that know me…. when I am traveling, I have everything meticulously planned to

It’s been ten days since I gave birth to my son Jude. I’ve just become a mother. Things feel equal parts hard and beautiful. There’s a storm raging outside and the news tells us that there’s a tornado passing through New Jersey. So bizarre. We hunker down and don’t think much of it. Then we

It was Saturday afternoon. I had just finished eating a late breakfast as I moved to the couch with the firm intention of lounging, reading, and recuperating after a long week when I got the text. “The vet will be here by 2pm, come by as soon as you can.” My heart sank as my

  Grief is a strange and beautiful beast. It knows no boundaries and doesn’t care if you are standing in the middle of the frozen foods aisle of Shoprite. Grief will come bounding around the corner to greet you at the MOST inconvenient times. Grief also requires space. A lot of it. It doesn’t follow

Winter. Each year it surprises me. I notice myself thinking, “the cold won’t be that bad! And actually, I’m looking forward to comfy layers and slowing down for a few months.” Which is true! Late fall and winter certainly have their upsides. At the same time, the reduction in light and temperature can also take

Ain’t that the truth. These are lyrics are from the song, “Cause I’m a Man” by Tame Impala. I find them quite fitting for the title of this post. Not only are these lyrics frequently floating around my head – they also push me into using opposite action – cause I often need a push!

I like to joke and call myself a thirty year old grandma (and for any of my clients reading this- yes I’m dinging myself for this judgement!). The reason for this is I look forward to an episode of wheel of fortune and Jeopardy every night, I love hanging out with my cats, and I

I’m putting laundry away (what feels like the one millionth basket) when my middle son walks in with a serious look on his face as he approaches me. Son: “Mom why do humans feel pain” Me: “Ugh…. well… because we have nerves and the nerves sense sensations and communicate to the brain, ouch that hurts…