Relationships

All my Relations

I’ve had several people (mostly females, but some males as well) recently ask me for relationship advice. I feel honored that there are folks placing their trust in what I have learned (and continue to discover) through my own journey and through working as a SANE RN (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) with women who were in abusive situations. This is a long share… but I don’t doubt that you will resonate with parts or all…

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Parenting

The Ins & Outs of Parenthood

Parenthood isn’t always roses and sun-rays. It isn’t always radiant smiles and laughter. It’s not edited to fit into a model of perfection like the above image. It’s not the Director’s Cut version. Sometimes it’s diapers that explode and cover you in poop, or hours of sleep lost for nights and months on end listening to your child cry while teeth break through their gums and you feel helpless in relieving their pain. Sometimes it’s…

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