Toxic Positivity.

‘Toxic Positivity’ Is Real — and It’s a Big Problem During the Pandemic We shouldn’t have to pretend that everything’s OK when it isn’t. When I was laid off from my staff job a little less than a month ago, many well-meaning friends and family rushed to tell me that I needed to “stay positive.” … Read more

Tell Your Story…

Just some mid-week motivation we could all use right about now. Trust your journey and tell your story. ❤️ from carrychalk: “Whatever you’re going through… someone is counting on you to survive it, and then talk about it— so they will know how to survive it too. When we tell our stories, we help one … Read more

It is okay (a poem of validation for the year 2020)

“It is okay to leave this year behindIt is okay if you haven’t found a silver lining since FebruaryIt is okay if all of that spiritual or emotional work you were planning to do on yourself never ended up happeningIt is okay if you didn’t read a single book all the way through or you … Read more

It’s okay not to be merry.

Christmas can be a testing time of year at the best of times. Remember, it is always okay to ask for help if and when you need it. Try to open up to friends and loved ones, and spend time in their company. If you don’t feel able to do this, there are still people … Read more