Yesterday, my youngest son and I were coming home from running errands just after the sun had set. As we were driving through our neighborhood, he commented on how cool and sparkly all the Christmas lights looked decorating our neighbor's houses. This got me thinking about the late fall and winter time of year, or... Continue Reading →
It takes time to heal all wounds. It doesn't matter if the wound is physical, emotional, or mental. A wound is a wound. If it causes pain, distress, or discomfort, it's a wound. Everyone is different and experiences emotional and mental pain differently. A situation that may bother one person, may not bother another. This... Continue Reading →
The relationship I have with food is toxic. It's a love/hate relationship. I love food, but I hate when I succumb to it. It's wild to think that an inanimate substance meant to provide me with nourishment can fuck with my psyche the way it does. I can't fully blame food, it's not all its... Continue Reading →
A list of all that I am Thankful for despite the Shit Show that is 2020: Although they are learning virtually my children are doing well in school The pandemic has not posed a financial hardship on my family I have a deeper understanding of what true friendship entails My parents have managed to dodge... Continue Reading →
I can't speak for all marriages, but I can say that mine is a four letter word. My husband and I are so different. Trying to hold a conversation with him about anything other than motorcycles is damn near impossible. In fact holding a conversation with him period is difficult as fuck. He listens to... Continue Reading →
Recently, I looked through my instagram feed, and I noticed a large majority of my posts are me in either a bikini or underwear. On the surface, some may perceive this as vanity. I'm sure some folks will even assume I'm a whore, slut, hoe, etc. I've had many guys ask me if I have... Continue Reading →
When I was about thirteen-years-old I started reading The Last Vampire book series by Christopher Pike. It's basically a rite of passage for adolescent teen girls to read books about vampires. This series preceded Twilight and is nothing like it. The protagonist of the series is actually a female vampire. She's 5000 years old and... Continue Reading →
I have lied. I have cheated, both in school and in relationships. I don't feel good about any of it. I cheated on a test in college. I cheated on my homework and classwork in high school. Not all the time. Honestly, I was usually the one that was cheated off of, but I did... Continue Reading →
About a month ago, I started making a list of things I like about myself. I stayed away from physical attributes and focused more on personality or other intrinsic aspects. The list originally had 12 items. I was pleasantly surprised there were that many. Since then, I have added two more. Due to having Major... Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago a young woman I know asked via Facebook, "Women in your thirties and forties, what advice would you give a woman in her twenties?" I didn't answer the question, because I wasn't sure what advice I would give. After taking some time, I found I do have advice. When you grow into... Continue Reading →
Lost in Resolute Reverie 