After years of restless nights and racing thoughts, a psychologist finally gave me answers. Here's what it means to discover your brain chemistry has a name—and why it explains everything.
Personal Growth
What Pokémon GO Taught Me About Fighting for Your Dreams
I spent a week chasing legendary creatures with strangers who became friends. Here's what I learned about teamwork, elusive dreams, and the difference between battling together and catching alone.
Somewhere Between Rome and Capri, I Stopped Waiting for Permission to Live
In Italy, I wasn't teacher or girlfriend—just a woman sneaking cloves and sharing espresso with strangers. No judgment, complete freedom. When in Rome, I learned the answer isn't to do as Romans do. It's simpler: Live. Now back home, that lesson fights every normal, daily routine.
When Students Stand on Desks: A Teacher’s Dead Poets Society Moment
My last day of school ended with students standing on their desks calling me 'O Captain, My Captain.' Sometimes the greatest lessons happen when you least expect them.
Understanding Yourself: Confessions of an ENFJ’s Journey to Self-Awareness
Taking the Myers-Briggs personality test in counseling revealed truths about myself I'd never fully understood. Here's what I learned about being an ENFJ and how it transformed my relationships.
True Beauty vs. Outward Appearance: A Teacher’s Heart for Her Students
When I see a stunning student using her beauty to manipulate rather than succeed, I'm reminded that real beauty comes from within. Here's why character matters more than appearance—for students and for myself.
Navigating Mother’s Day When Motherhood Feels Far Away
Mother's Day can be complicated when you're not a mother but desperately want to be. Here's how I learned to honor the day while honoring my own journey.
The Day Our Couples Counselor Fired Us
She said my "all-encompassing desire to be a wife and mother" made me too angry to help. But here's what rain and roller coasters taught me about timing and fear.
The Easter Sermon That Made Me Fear My Own Future
A single woman preaching about "loving the life I didn't expect" shattered my peace. Here's what happens when you see your worst fear standing in the pulpit.
When Faith Moves Mountains: A Family’s Prayer Journey Through Medical Crisis
When my brother faced a life-threatening medical emergency, our family learned that faith isn't about avoiding mountains—it's about watching God move them. Here's how prayer, family, and unwavering hope carried us through the darkest valley.
Writer's Growth 