Darkness Emptiness Despair Blue Grey Black Unbearable Exhausting Discouraging I Can't I'm Not I Am Frustration Guilt Shame Irksome Exhausting Debilitating There's no single way to define depression. It's personal, taking on … [Read more...]
I am a Conqueror of What-Ifs
I don't read like the ideal version of someone who goes on a 3 month adventure abroad. I'm a 35 year-0ld, overweight, pregnant, sometimes depressed, mom of 3. My previous international experience includes trips across the Canadian border from my native Washington. I have embarked … [Read more...]
Redefining Super Woman
I woke up most days with the weight of the day on my chest. I felt claustrophobic, conflicted by my schedule, and overwhelmed by to-dos. Enjoying one task felt artificial as my thoughts turned to the next and prioritizing seemed impossibly complicated. The worst part? Most of my … [Read more...]
Discovering Technicolor in a World of Gray
Driving on the freeway to Costco with my youngest son, Say Something came on the radio. Normally that song has a sad vibe, but that morning I was struck by the simple beauty of it. I glanced back to see Kai, contentedly staring out the window, and I felt overwhelmed by gratitude … [Read more...]
Looking Up
My feet. The only view is my feet. I've trekked uphill for what feels like forever, keeping an eye out for rocks and roots, hoping to avoid tripping. Many call this hike "easy" and this makes hitting my I'm done point three quarters up the mountain even more frustrating. I know … [Read more...]
