I love this quote from Rupi Kaur, When you’re feeling that low, every part of you, to its very core, tells you you will never, ever, ever feel better. And it’s hard to disagree with that gut because I’m somebody who trusts her gut very much. Because of my gut…

In today’s world, it feels like our every move, word, and even our thoughts are being judged. The way we look, what we have and have not is constantly being measured against some artificial standard. The constant judgment, feeling like we have to prove ourselves over and over again. Our…

From time to time, we all experience emotions of anger and sorrow. Sorrow does not always visit us due to the loss of a loved one. However, in recent times the well-being of our planet can cause desperation to engulf us. Seeing the suffering of innocent people and children can…

Your heart is racing, your hands and feet are tingling, your mouth is dry, butterflies in your stomach, tunnel vision, your entire being screams to getaway. Sound familiar? The above could be what you experience standing in front of an audience or a full-blown panic attack. Do you constantly feel…

Today I am 31 days sober. So I should be pretty happy with myself, and, to be honest, I am. But, for the last week or so, I have had this constant feeling. No, wait, that is not quite right. It is the lack of any emotion that has been…

I listened to the latest episode from the “This is actually happening” podcast. The episode is titled “What if you had three different faces?”. It features Grace Hartman telling how symptoms that seemed like the flu spiraled into an illness that completely upended her entire life. I do not listen…

We human beings are social creatures. We always have been, always will be. Now, don’t misunderstand social in this context. I am not implying that everyone is secretly an extrovert. Instead, in this context, I am referring to the fact that we all crave social connection. The need for social…

I have now been sober for 23 days. I have read about the health benefits of light drinking but have also heard that it might not actually be a thing. To satisfy my own curiosity, I decided to turn to a website I trust and do some research. …

After it being recommended in Tim Ferriss’ 5-Bullet Friday newsletter, I started watching The River Runner on Netflix. I am so glad I did. It is a story of Kayaking, cancer, life choices, and changing one’s perspective, all focused around the main character of Scott Lindgren. Alcohol, and the abuse…