After hearing my husband’s words, I have come to a decision: I cannot be willing to die for someone who would treat me with such hatred. Recently, I watched my husband stand in the gap for me. At the time, I was angry with him, blinded by denial, unwilling to see the truth that he […]

Most of you know that I have a story, a story of pushing back, of breaking cycles, shattering glass ceilings, and of choosing healing over bitterness. My life work is spent sharing this story to help others break free from the chains of addiction, trauma, and mental illness. This past year, for the first time, […]

When our children reach the point of adulthood and leave the nest, it can feel like a profound loss for us as parents and even a loss of connection. We naturally have expectations for your lives: hopes for happiness, success, and safety. Letting go of those expectations has been one of the hardest parts of […]

“All that is not said is transmitted.” – Psychiatrist Nassan N. Munyandamutsa Take a moment to let that sink in. When we avoid confronting our pain, it doesn’t just disappear it finds other ways to show up in our lives and the lives of those around us 😢. That’s why it’s so important to press […]

📚Storytime with Steph📚 I was at TJ Maxx the other day, and I stumbled across this eyeshadow palette. I didn’t need it, but as soon as I saw the Tasmanian Devil on the front, I couldn’t help but smile. I had to buy it. It wasn’t because of the colors or even the product itself, […]