Last night my daughter, Averie encountered someone or something lurking about in her room. I knew nothing was in her room. But she believed otherwise. I don’t know what she saw in those shadows, but to her it might as well have been Freddy Kruger himself. I understand my daughter’s fears. From an early age, […]
How a Negative Body Image Led to My Eating Disorder
For years, I didn’t feel good enough because I didn’t look like the celebrities I watched in movies or the models I saw in magazines. I would actually dread buying groceries because I knew what would taunt me as I unloaded my food items. My skin – not as smooth, clothes – not as stylish, […]
Invest Wisely in Your Marriage
The alarm clock rings, sluggishly you climb out of bed. After the initial sting of the ringing ends, you make a mad dash to get dressed, grab something to eat and if you have kids the morning routine is further intensified. Mornings are a blur. You quickly give your spouse a kiss on the cheek […]
Jump Scared
The sound of screams and laughter was alarming. My family stepped out of winter and into a balmy, 84-degree water-wonderland. Fun was no longer limited to an emotion. The raw energy of entire families abandoned to having the time of their life filled the indoor water park with enthusiasm. I couldn’t wait to experience the […]
The Power of a Name
Ella saw the world, not always as it was, but as it could be. Unfortunately, some very important people in her life did not share this belief. Tragedy struck Ella’s family leaving her alone with her new stepmother and stepsisters. Cruel, heartless, bitter describe these three individuals. Her step mother and step sisters misused and […]