I will preface this blog by saying I’m assuming you have the right therapist with the right approach. If these two things aren’t aligned, then these tips probably won’t be as helpful. Some professionals say that the most important factor…
Embracing the Ebbs & Flows Of Life & Reflecting In the Lulls.
Everything has rhythms—our seasons, the tides, where we are in life. I enjoy riding the waves of clarity and productivity. I find myself frustrated in the lulls where I feel as though I’ve lost motivation, and my path seems foggy….
Four reasons You Don’t Love WORKING OUT & No, You Aren’t Lazy
Fitness is one of those things that ebb & flow in our lives. We change up our routines for so many reasons: location, availability, finances, mobility, interest, etc. The season of life we are in influences our fitness choices too….
Why Abandonment Fear Doesn’t End At Adoption
Adopted Children Are Not Blank Slates Adoption does not erase the pain and the loss that came before. Children begin experiencing the world before they take their first breaths. They can feel the emotions of their biological mother inside the…
The Difference Between Walls and Boundaries
Setting boundaries & building walls. Are they the same? How could they be different? At first glance, these phrases seem interchangeable. Let’s explore the subtle yet profound difference between the two. Building Walls In The Dark Why do we build…
The Power Of Flexibility In Life
“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: What is…
Why Not Going To Therapy Costs More Than Going
When I hear people say they can’t afford therapy, I wonder if they’ve considered the cost of not getting the help they need? Then I remember that not everyone understands how much pain they actually carry and how it shapes…
Human Design Generators: What It Means To Be Lit Up
Note: This post is not for people brand new to Human Design. I wouldn’t know where to begin to explain what Human Design is for those who aren’t already familiar. If you are new to Human Design, a quick Google…
5 Creative Exercises To Help Adoptees Heal & Reconnect With Themselves
Some wounds don’t have words. Sometimes the wound reaches a depth that is beyond words. We are creative beings. Some believe that if you aren’t using your creative energy, it starts creating dis-ease within the body. Art is often used…
7 Signs You Have The Right Therapist
Healing has an ebb and flow. Healing is an evolution. Humans are multifaceted, and sometimes our wounds reach across different realms of therapeutic specializations. There are different approaches, modalities, and areas of focus. Therapists have different personal experiences and professional…
Untangling Our Roots Summit – A Review
This is my experience attending the Untangling Our Roots Summit (UTOR) for the first time, as an adoptee and introvert who loves conferences. What are the basics Why did i attend this conference I was curious about how the experience…
Reasons You feel like an impostor
What if experiencing the impostor feeling is not something to overcome, but it’s information to be listened to? Are you tired of feeling like an impostor? Like you don’t belong? Like you wish you could burn everything down? And your…
