Author: CC

I am ready. Ready to speak, to write, to inspire. I am ready to face whatever feelings come … Read more

I told my parents I’m applying for a house. As usual, my Mom is 75% on board and … Read more

6 years ago on social media I wrote a paragraph telling men to “keep it in their pants” … Read more

Most days, I find myself practicing empathy and kindness towards myself. I beat myself up less when I … Read more

Life is bittersweet. I started therapy again after an entire month off. I feel a great sense of … Read more

If you’ve read my prior entries, chances are, you know about my mission to downsize and declutter. You … Read more

Dreams are strange. It’s been so long since I’ve slept long enough to have any that it feels … Read more

#1 – When my therapist asked how I feel after changing my eating habits, I *think* I told … Read more

I declared July my month of freedom. My best friend and two kiddos came the 1st through the … Read more

Wednesday is my birthday, marking 14 years since I was sexually assaulted. Beyond an occasional family dinner, I … Read more

Since hearing that it’s time to take my life back and with the reminder that Kyle is watching … Read more

The other day I was laying on the couch when suddenly and out of the blue I told … Read more

Kindness. I started this morning by discovering “The Kindness Diaries” on Netflix. In short, I’m obsessed.  Kindness is … Read more

This morning I woke up and unloaded the dishwasher, got dressed and gently picked up the living room. … Read more

It’s nearly lunchtime and my day has only somewhat began. I have dishwasher going and I have managed … Read more

It is funny how sometimes the smallest of things cause a spark in us. Last week I was … Read more

In the grand scheme of things, the past few days have been “good”. Insightful if nothing else. I … Read more

Today I took pictures of things I would like to sell and I posted them on FB. It … Read more

I get it. By now, you’re so over hearing about me and the moving issue. But! I am … Read more

It’s sunny out, I have gift cards to use and plenty of yardwork to do. Instead, I surrender. … Read more