Breaking Away
It took me two years. Healing from abuse, finding the confidence to believe that you are capable of leaving—it takes … Continue reading Breaking Away
Tag: vulnerability
Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir
I used to have a lot of questions, like “When should I add in detail, and how much detail is … Continue reading Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir
How Losing My Home Just Before Christmas Turned out to Be a Very Good Thing
No one wants to be told to leave their own home. No one wants three and a half years of … Continue reading How Losing My Home Just Before Christmas Turned out to Be a Very Good Thing
On Dressing (and Undressing) at the Public Pool
Americans are weird about nudity. Maybe because we associate it exclusively with sex. To be a nudist in America is not … Continue reading On Dressing (and Undressing) at the Public Pool
What Opens Us Up Makes Us Stronger
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” Brene Brown I carry this in my pocket now. A few … Continue reading What Opens Us Up Makes Us Stronger
Extreme Sport: Facing Your Fears
So I’ve been on a writing retreat with my novel the last few days and am glad to get back … Continue reading Extreme Sport: Facing Your Fears
A Sense of Worthiness
For those of you who also grew up watching The Neverending Story (1984), you’ll remember the scene when Atreyu must pass … Continue reading A Sense of Worthiness
