Calm Before The Storm The rain has begun to fall As it does before the storm The wind carries its scent As the temperature begins to warm. The birds begin to look for shelter As they begin to feel the... Continue Reading →
I've never really addressed you. I always skirt around what you do to me. I always pretend that I am ok. After all, I am a fighter, is that not what fighters do? I always try to put band aids... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month I talked about the struggles of fighting my depression. This month seems to be exceedingly harder than most. While I have a job I mostly love, my husband is getting healthier and stronger, my faith is looking... Continue Reading →
If you personally know me or if you follow my blog you know I haven't been secretive in regards to my battle with anxiety and depression. I used to. I used to see it as a disease, as something that... Continue Reading →
This past week I've pushed myself to keep fighting. It hasn't been easy. Everything in me just wants to curl in a cave and never come out. Sometimes I think it's easier that way. You don't have to play pretend... Continue Reading →
Dear Sir, I see you everywhere I go. In the corner of my eye as I walk to my office building from my stall. In the shadows of the dumpsters as I end my day. I see you lurking in... Continue Reading →
I may be throwing myself a pity party. But, the beauty of this blog is I'm writing it because not only am I hoping I am reaching out to someone who can relate and needs the encouragement, but I'm doing... Continue Reading →
One week ago today I hit my head hard enough to suffer a concussion. Being my mom's most stubborn child I resumed my daily activities because I figured the circumstances surrounding my injury could be ignored. I was wrong. One... Continue Reading →
Sometimes circumstances happen that make you evaluate everything you know to be true. Sometimes things will happen that causes you to question every ounce of who you are. During those times you feel broken and lost. You feel inadequate and you just don't... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 