Hello my readers! Every time I want to write, I think “no one wants to know what I have to say”. Today, the Holy Spirit spoke to me saying “the right people want to know” – so here I am. I promise to be more consistent writing. On the last few days of May I […]
What if I fail? What if someone catches me taking a break? Feeling guilty about slowing down and doing what truly matters? Read on.
How often I tell myself (and others) that I’m going to take care of myself first, then help others. Then, I don’t do it. I know why I have this mentality to put others needs and demands before my own and that is something I need to stop believing. A dear friend wrote a book […]
A year ago this month, I had about 90% hair-loss. As expected, I was depressed and I didn’t want to see anyone – or more honestly, have anyone see me. I had been on a JAK- inhibitor before most of my hair fell out. But because it raised my liver enzymes and lowered my kidney […]
When we are young, we all imagine the life we think we will have when we are an adult. How many of us have the life that we dreamed of as a child? What if that was our path? What if that was the way we should have gone?
Do you feel overwhelmed but still empty? I do. I have suddenly realized that my entire life has been a steady stream of being a caretaker. I thought I had to throw all of my irons on the fire. I had to shuffle them around to meet the demands of others. Of course, I expected […]
On this beautiful fall day, I watch the leaves float freely from the tree that held it for two seasons. I feel their weightlessness floating without looking back. It gives me the desire to let go too. I don’t just think of the leaf falling freely, I see the tree letting go. The tree lets […]
There comes a time when you just have to own who you truly are. Physical appearance has little to do with the inner person. While disruption in our physical appearance can cause anxiety and depression, you will always be you. Own it.
I hate when I have large gaps between posts. I hate that I think I have nothing to say. The fact is, I do have good ideas, helpful tips and deep thoughts. I sometimes allow grief laden thoughts to consume me. In my last post, I made the decision to slow the hair loss posts […]
There are not enough hats to hide under! I don’t know how to feel comfortable in public.
Every New Dawn 