It’s January 2025, and as I reflect on the journey I’ve been on – 30 years since high school, 20 years out of undergrad, and heading into...

With 2024 in my rearview and welcoming 2025, I find myself in a space of deep reflection, personally, spiritually, and professionally....

As I sat there on my porch, listening to the rhythmic sound of rain hitting the ground, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the mix...

Although less intense than summer, my second semester as a doctoral student still kicked my tail. I’m happy to report that I’ll finish...

As Thanksgiving draws closer, I’ve been reflecting on the small but significant blessings that have made this journey even more...

As Thanksgiving approaches, I continue my daily practice of gratitude. Reflecting on the small blessings in each day is a powerful...

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of gratitude and its impact on my life. This season, I’m...

Today, I’m celebrating another trip around the sun and a deeply personal milestone: it has been exactly one year since I released my...

Last week, I opened up about parenting through trauma, but today, I want to dig into something that hits even closer to home—parenting...

Where do I even begin? Many of us don't get the luxury of planning every aspect of our parenting journey. Sometimes, it just happens, and...

Gratitude—it’s a word we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean to embrace it? For me, it wasn’t until I faced a serious...

When Good Intentions Cross the Line: How Setting Boundaries Can Save Your Peace—Even When It's Hard Introduction: We all want to believe...

In college, I would have a paper due in two weeks. I’d handwrite my notes and do some research 📓, but it was always in those final 48...

So, here I am, standing in the middle of my office, surrounded by chaos, trying to figure out where to start. I wish I could snap my...

There's a still, small voice that speaks to us when we least expect it—a whisper of wisdom, a nudge in the right direction. That voice...

It's been 18 months since I last stepped foot in a classroom—the place I once called my second home 🏫. The smartboard, the rows of...

Growing up, we often accept the lessons imparted by our parents as absolute truths. They shape our understanding of the world, ourselves,...

I recently started the emotional journey of decluttering and letting go of what was left of my classroom. This has been an incredibly...

In our fast-paced, opinion-driven world, it's easy to get swept up in the tide of judgments and critiques. We hear others’ opinions about...

This week, I have been doing some internal reflections on triggers. In 2024, we are, or should I say, have become so “walk on eggshells”...