We spend so much time and effort running from pain. We actively avoid it. Many of our emotionally-based decisions subconsciously hinge on the thought, “will this hurt me down the track?”. We seek the easy path, even if it’s the longer one — sometimes even if we know it will hurt someone else. And it makes sense, why ...
Bravery
Dear Younger Self: It’s Time To Be Brave
Dear Younger Self, Wow, long time no see, old friend! Although, I guess that is ironic, because technically I am the old friend. I hope this letter finds you well (I know you're only just discovering email, but man, you just wait to see what the internet looks like in 15 years!) First, let me answer the ...
The Blessing of Insecurity
Confidence is a funny thing. We all want it. It is the key to success. It's the route to self-assuredness. It's the holy grail of finding that sweet spot in life where our self esteem is at its peak, where we have all the answers, and where every problem has a solution. "Go with your gut!" "Trust your ...
Courage, dear heart: Finding Freedom in Facing Fear
Today, I conquered one of my most drawn out fears. It has been nineteen years since I last had to face this fear, and back then I didn't even have to do it by myself. I was only eleven and, as my sister so eloquently worded to me today (tongue in cheek, as she is in that small band of people that truly understand my ...
A Wounded Warrior: My Journey with Traumatic Birth and PTSD
This post now sits over on our sister site, She the Fierce. Link here. ...