How do you want to respond when you get rattled?

You can’t make me mad. I repeat this statement to myself daily. For many years, I allowed other people to control me. I lived in reaction mode, which means that … Continue Reading →

Scars and Stares: How to Overcome Living With Scars

People stare at me. Some drop my change in horror and others pity me. But the rude questions and comments are by far the hardest to endure. One person asked … Continue Reading →

The Connection: How Our Stories Inspire Others

One of the greatest experiences of my life is when I open my heart and share my story with others. The moment I allow others to glimpse inside my soul, … Continue Reading →

Saying Goodbye: What I Learned About Death

It is NEVER easy to say goodbye to a loved one. Regardless of the situation, we harbor the hope that they will get better. We can’t imagine our lives without … Continue Reading →

I Don’t Care: The Lies of Self-destruction

Several years ago, this became my daily saying, “I don’t care.” Everything that was going wrong in my life was replaced with this mantra. Realization: I’ve gained weight Response: I … Continue Reading →