Judging, Grudges, and Our Parents

Our parents. I mean, they’re family, right? So, we have to love them…right?   I believe so. In spite of the mistakes, in spite of our realization that holy crap, they aren’t perfect….we love  them. We don’t always like them. And it seems like we blame them for every messed up thing about us- itContinue reading “Judging, Grudges, and Our Parents”

Love Them From A Distance

This weekend, I learned that some people will do anything they can to hold onto the “victim” card. For them, it will always be “what you did to me!” Despite the innumerous attempts to squash the beef. Despite the  knowledge of how to get out of the situation, they will decide to continue to bringContinue reading “Love Them From A Distance”

Present in the Dark

I know, I know… I preach about mental health and maintaining peace. I must be the world’s most zen. Never stressing. Never annoyed. Always smiling and glowing. Please don’t think that way. I have down days and they tend to linger. I’m not always smiling and meditating. Honestly, I end up avoiding meditation when IContinue reading “Present in the Dark”

Victim Blaming and Responsibility

              There is a fine line between holding yourself responsible and victim-blaming yourself. You have a responsibility to yourself to protect yourself at all times. Protect your energy, your body, your emotions, and  what you’ve worked hard to create. When people come in and violate, there has been aContinue reading “Victim Blaming and Responsibility”