What I Miss

While I don’t like to dwell on the “negative” during times of trial, I think it’s safe to say there are things that we miss. It’s healthy and safe to acknowledge them – and to see what we have a new found appreciation for, now that we are to do without. Eggs. Seriously. Since March […]

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Divorce – Is Not a Dirty Word

Recently a post on social media reminded me of something… I was previously married! This was when I was 19 years old – and because I have been divorced for well over a decade now, most the people in my life have no idea, and as I stated, even I tend to forget about it […]

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How to Help

Survivors guilt is “when a person has feelings of guilt because they survived a life-threatening situation when others did not. It is a common reaction to traumatic events and a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”. Along those same lines – many right now may be feeling something similar, knowing they either aren’t sick, or […]

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The Gift of Life

Lately there’s been a focus on dividing the generations and (seemingly) pointing blame at one group of people or another. There’s also a careless attitude floating about with a sentiment of “COVID-19 only kills the older people” …as if that’s something not to be concerned with? Getting old(er) is a gift, a priceless privilege, and […]

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Focus on the Good

There’s a TON of negativity right now, fear, suspicion, racism, blame/finger pointing, loneliness, grief, stress and more, and rightfully so – however, acknowledging those things, doesn’t mean unpacking and moving into them for eternity. In unprecedented times there is NO right answer or “way to behave” that is best, there’s just “doing”. We are doing […]

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23andMe – My Genetics Deep Dive

For more than a couple years now I have been interested in my genetics. I was adopted (read about that here) and I felt strongly that I would like to know more about my medical history or pre-disposition for specific illnesses. I wasn’t so concerned with the family heritage/ancestry side of things – but I […]

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Guilty Pleasures

First – I think this should really be better phrased – because I don’t feel guilty and I won’t be made to feel guilty regardless of my choices…however I wanted everyone to understand what I was talking about!!! Second – Let’s talk about this! What makes you happy…but you might not do it every day, […]

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My Breast Reduction

In the world of a developing teen girl, growing rather large breasts at an early and fast rate was a perfect storm for creating a multitude of feelings/emotions, awkward moments, body judgement and shaming, and much more. I started to noticeably develop when I was probably about 13 years old. I had fully developed by […]

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I don’t want children

As a little girl, I never really played “dolls” or “baby” games. I don’t know why – I do recall HAVING a small baby doll, but I didn’t have much desire to pretend to be a mother or nurturing type of figure. I never wanted (or tried) to be a babysitter during my teen years, […]

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My Adoption

Myself and my biological sister (who is about 18 months older than me) were put up for adoption together in South Korea around 1985/1986. Long story short, essentially my biological parents parted ways, leaving my sister and I with our father. At some point he was no longer financially able to support two children so […]

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