Self-Reflection on our moods and interpersonal relationships is important when we want to stay pragmatic and open to our responsibilities. Trying to share space with other people, family especially, can be so rewarding! And difficult... We have ideas about how things need to be and as we grow in our relationships and (hopefully) establish boundaries with the people we share our space with, we hit a stride or get "comfortable". Creating changes in the terms of the space shared

Years ago, as a 21 year old, I experienced the beginning of what was to be a long, ongoing battle with a dysregulated Nervous System and really debilitating anxiety. From breakups to uncontrollable life circumstances, anxiety became centric to how I walked around this world. I lived in a state of constant worry and fear. It was easily explained by a number of really intense life circumstances. Everyone else saw it and agreed, I had been through a LOT. Despite being "seen" it

When your kids grow up, as we did, the time comes for them to leave the nest. It feels daunting for us as parents and empowering for them, as budding adults. But there are times when they have to come home to us. In between relationships, job changes or financial difficulty. Sometimes it even happens while they're in transition between homes and after they've had their own children. Learning to share space with what was, once, your baby angel, can feel so exciting! We get our

In a world of surprises and unexpected obstacles, I find myself asking "why?" or "what the heck just happened?" And then I remember the wise words of my Grandma: "This too, shall pass". Or the timeless advice: "life isn't happening TO you, it's happening for you". These nuggets of knowledge are helpful... when I'm done being frustrated by stepping in the mudpuddles I believe I could have prevented(?) What if: I had a plan? Would that have prepared me for what was to come? Wha

In this modern society, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling through digital technology and online images. We witness people living a “good life” on all the social media platforms as they travel the world, dress in attractive clothes, have sun kissed skin and from all appearances, they have money and a perfect relationship. Their wandering spirit takes them to places that look fantastic and fun. First let me say: Their life is NONE of our business in the first place but if w