How to know when it’s time to let someone go.

This is so important, and I've been working on it for a while. And no, I'm not speaking romantically, but I suppose these tips could fit with that situation as well. You know that feeling you get when there's just tension surrounding your connection with someone and you don't know why? Maybe it's lingering history, [...]

Trauma and Communication

I was recently working on something with a client of mine and realized that it applies to me as well at times. Essentially we identified that she expected her boyfriend to read her mind, to be able to meet her needs without her asking. Wouldn’t that be splendid? A lover that knew everything you needed [...]

Seascape Saturday

Whale songs Sea breeze Blue hues Infuse you Nothing is more beautiful to me than blue sky and blue water as far as the eye can see. The turquoise where the sand stand stark against the sea plants. I have the urge to submerge, no matter where that ends up being this summer. I can't [...]

Seascape Saturday

If on this day you could somehow know it would be your last would you stop to appreciate the beauty? Life persists beyond yourself Earth breathes You will always be part of it. Always.

It’s my birthday

Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com 32 years old today... where has time gone? I think I was dissociated for much of my 20s, but hey--- better late than never to become conscious and aware I suppose. Trauma, yay. But in all honesty every year since I've turned 30 has been the best year ever [...]

Seascape Saturday

All that surrounds me is soft And light. Humming energy from my crown to my toes. Your breaths moves my hair As the gentle current does. Water envelops and cradles me As do your arms. The sensations imprinted on my mind A source of comfort for when I'm away.

I Became Your Therapist

Pro Bono Because I was too nice I’m easy to talk to (and take advantage of). But I’ve realized how valuable my time is As of late And I confessed feeling used Even after you confessed your love Unrequited Unfounded. You never even asked if I were seeing anybody Too caught up in the moment [...]

Seascape Saturday

Take notice of tiny worlds. Among a yellow cushioned seabed Even the smallest of beings Breathe And contribute to the heart and lungs of Earth. They're here. You're here. There is wonderment Everywhere.

Blogust 15: What We Lose When We Seek Praise

Rereading The Schopenhauer Cure by Yalom has reinforced a lot of important things for me. The one that comes to mind today is that when we seek approval from others, whether parents, friends, lovers, love interests, etc... we lose sight of who we are because we often are or consider changing ourselves for the approval [...]

Blogust 14: Release Yourself From Attachments

This has been huge for me lately. I've really had to let go of a lot of expectations I have had for how this semester will go, for other people, etc.  I've been trying so much harder to just show up authentically, live in the moment, and not be too far into the future or [...]