Closing the year grounded and moving forward with intention. This post feels a little different, because it marks the final entry in my 52-week blogger challenge. As the year comes to a close and a new one waits just ahead, I find myself less focused on endings and more focused on continuation. This challenge was... Continue Reading →
A declaration of how I choose to live and grow This is not a list of promises meant to impress anyone.This is a declaration meant to anchor me. Recovery did not turn me into someone new.It helped me return to myself, clearer, steadier, and more awake. This manifesto is how I intend to keep living.... Continue Reading →
Continuing the growth I’ve already begun When I think about my future self, I don’t imagine a completely different life. I imagine a deeper version of the one I’m already living. One shaped by continued awareness, intentional choices, and the steady growth that comes from staying aligned with who I am becoming. This reflection is... Continue Reading →
Not Perfect, Just More Peaceful I used to think freedom would feel like a dramatic movie moment. Cue the music. Big realization. Instant confidence. No more overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional gymnastics. Turns out, freedom from codependency feels a lot more… human. It Feels Like Not Being on Call 24/7 Freedom feels like realizing I am... Continue Reading →
A Letter to Someone Starting Recovery From someone who has walked the shaky first steps, sat in the messy middle, and learned to trust the journey. If you are reading this, it means something inside you whispered it is time. Maybe it was a quiet knowing. Maybe it was a breakdown that jolted you awake.... Continue Reading →
The Habits That Keep Me Focused (Most Days!) Staying aligned with recovery goals can feel a bit like trying to walk in a straight line while carrying a wobbly stack of grocery bags. It is possible, but not always graceful. Over the years, I have learned that the secret is not perfection, it is having... Continue Reading →
How I Adapt to Life’s Challenges with Grace Not long ago, I got a call from a family member, one I love deeply, but who has a knack for pulling me right into their storm if I’m not careful. From the moment I heard the heavy sigh on the other end of the line, I... Continue Reading →
(And the Day I Completely Forgot Everything I’ve Learned) Let’s be real, staying calm during conflict sounds great in theory. Deep breathing, mindful pauses, maybe a peaceful cup of tea afterward. But sometimes, despite all the personal growth and journaling and healing, something happens that makes all of that fly right out the window. A... Continue Reading →
Embracing Change, Curiosity, and the Courage to Evolve I used to believe that growth meant fixing myself or reaching some finish line where I would finally have it all together. Over time, I realized growth is not about perfection but about staying willing to evolve. It shows up in the lessons I learn, the mistakes... Continue Reading →
Finding Strength and Wisdom Through Life’s Hardest Lessons When I look back at some of the hardest chapters in my life, I realize they have been some of my greatest teachers. At the time, all I could see was the pain, confusion, and frustration. I wondered why I had to go through so much and... Continue Reading →
I wish I could say my recovery only moves forward, but this week reminded me that healing sometimes takes a sharp detour. One phone call turned into a full-blown emotional flashback, and before I knew it, I was reacting like the person I used to be, not the one I’ve worked so hard to become.... Continue Reading →
Navigating Relapses in Codependency Recovery When Old Habits Creep Back In I wish I could tell you that once you start healing from codependency and people-pleasing, those old habits pack their bags, wave goodbye, and head off into the sunset forever. But let’s be real — they’re more like that neighbor who occasionally shows up... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 