The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross My beloved dad died eight years ago today, unexpectedly, right as the holiday […]

When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier. -Diane Von Furstenberg Do you ever feel like you don’t matter? Or feel like your wants and needs get ignored or minimized? This can be an external issue that you’re dealing with in your relationships with others, often toxic, emotionally immature or unhealthy people. […]

There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. -Michelle Obama We’re often told by others when life is hard to focus on hope for a better future. This can definitely be helpful in getting us through hard times. However, sometimes we can take […]

I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness — it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. -Brené Brown When life feels stressful and overwhelming, it can be hard to think about creating an intentional life. I get this. Being in survival mode means that you’re just getting […]

It takes two people to create a pattern, but only one to change it. -Esther Perel Relationships sure are hard work! I’m talking about our romantic relationships as well as our non-romantic relationships here. It’s so important to take stock of what’s working and not working in our relationships with others. As well as keeping […]