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The Importance of Time and Mental Health

Your mental health is important. Progress is important. Progress is not always comfortable. In fact, it usually isn’t. Keep asking yourself the hard questions and finding time to move in the right direction. #mentalhealth

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In Honor of Mental Health Month

When you’re in a good place it’s easy to forget how far away rock bottom was. There are two low … More

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Why I Can’t Celebrate Calm

Therapy is once every three to four weeks unless I need a little extra time to vent and purge. Recently … More

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Avoiding Things; Not Always a Bad Thing

In a recent therapy session, my therapist and I talked about avoidance behavior and when it’s okay to not engage … More

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In The Middle

I’m between sizes in both shoes and clothing. I feel like it’s always been this way. The smaller size squeezes … More

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Progress Takes Effort

When I first started with my therapist I told her I was SCARED that she would push me to do … More

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What inspires you? Is it totally weird that organizing and decluttering inspire me? I saw this at the library and had to have it. Full review on the way. My personality type is scattered but organized. Everything has a place, yet sometimes we gotta let go and understand that perfection is impossible.
Someone checked out my book from the library. I may obsessively wonder if they'll like it. Like me. Choose me. I'm funny and smart. Complete package. 😂☠️
I hate my open line, and this book is going nowhere. Part of me wants to scrap it all and restart, but the more experienced side of me says to keep pushing through. Rough drafts are supposed to suck. So just be sucky and keep going! I probably won't even start the book here.
This weekend, I was able to see all of my favorite local writing buddies in two different locations. Apparently, it can be a buzz kill to ask how everyone's projects are going 😂 We didn't pick the easiest path, but it is the path we chose. It takes a village sometimes. Even within the solitudeness of writing. I'm so thankful for these amazing humans that make me laugh, offer advice, and share their stories ❤️
I ❤️ weaving a touch of horror into my science fiction 👀 And while I'm only three chapters into my newest manuscript, I think it's going to have some good creepy components.
My favorite bookstore is my free library 😉 Not only are two of my books there, but I find tons of fiction and nonfiction. Cookbooks are my addiction!

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