Seasons of Healing

Why Family Meetings Have Been a Lifesaver for Me and My Kids I’ve learned over the years that one of the best ways to keep my family connected is by holding regular family meetings . Now, before you picture a big conference table and a long agenda, let me tell you—it’s nothing like that. For us, family meetings are usually just gathering in the living room or around the kitchen table. I call a meeting when I know something big is coming up—like a move, a new job, or even something fun like a vacation. Sometimes it’s just because chores aren’t getting done and I’d rather talk about it all together instead of repeating myself ten times. But honestly, I leaned on family meetings the most when I was going through my divorce. That was such a hard season for all of us. I didn’t want my kids to feel like they were in the dark or that their voices didn’t matter. So, we sat down together more often, and I made sure each of them got the chance to talk and share how they were feeling—with no judg...

  I Hear You Some days, the world feels too heavy. You get up, go through the motions, and still feel like you’re carrying something no one else can see. Maybe it’s worry. Maybe it’s grief. Maybe it’s the quiet ache of not feeling understood. If that’s you today—I hear you. " You don’t have to explain it all or have the, right words. ”  The fact that you’re breathing and moving forward, even while it feels impossible, is already proof of your strength. I want you to know something important: you are not alone in this. Even if no one around you understands the depth of what you’re going through, you are still worthy of peace, love, and rest. It’s okay to feel tired. It’s okay to not have it all figured out. What matters is that you’re still here—and that matters more than you realize. So if you need permission to stop being so hard on yourself, here it is. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to heal slowly. And you’re allowed to still hope for brighter days. You are s...

                      New Story Coming Soon: Until I Wake I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve been quietly working on—my brand-new novel, Until I Wake . This story has been living in my mind and heart for months, and I can’t wait for you to experience it. At its core, Until I Wake is a psychological thriller with a hauntingly emotional twist . It follows the story of Ava , a woman trapped between reality and illusion. When she wakes up in a version of her life where everything she built with her perfect someone is gone, she’s forced to confront strange and terrifying events that make her question her own sanity. From ghostly whispers in the night to unsettling encounters that defy explanation, the tension builds with every chapter. But underneath the suspense lies something deeper—a journey through love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. What I love most about this book is that it plays with per...

  The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Health — And Why You Can’t Ignore It Most people are in denial that their overall body health and the health of their mind are indeed connected. To me, a quiet small-town girl with a passion to heal those around her, it seems very obvious that the two need each other to thrive. I’m not a doctor, but I feel I have done enough of my own research and studying to be one by now! I have observed, I have listened, and I have tested the theories out on myself over the past 36 years. It’s common sense (or at least it should be) that when we feel upset all the time, are stressing about random things that don’t matter, and big things that do… our bodies are not happy. Then, when our body isn’t happy, we feel ill. Our immune system gets lazy, it’s no longer able to stand up to those pesky germs, and before you know it — we’re sicker than a dog! The Science Backs It Up Here’s what research says (for those who like receipts): Chronic s...