Story of Your Life

Every human has a past, present, & future that requires change, endings, transitions or “messy middles”, & new beginnings. Change, desired or not, stretches normal ways of coping; it challenges the status quo & invites opportunities for growth.  The...

CPTSD: The Missing Puzzle Piece

CPTSD = IT. CPTSD = DEVELOPMENTAL/RELATIONAL TRAUMA + OTHER TRAUMA I’ve spent my professional & personal life seeking the missing piece, the “IT” that would make the other puzzle pieces of my past & present finally make sense & fit together.  My search...
5 Year Anniversary

5 Year Anniversary

Five years ago, today, I started a new job & moved into my own space.  It has been an eventful 5 years; I am grateful for my progress & for the folks that lighted the path ahead of me.  Several years ago, a dear friend told me, “Divorce is at least a...
Divorce Surprises

Divorce Surprises

I’ve spent the last few days navigating governmental agency processes & I was reminded of some of the strange & surprising moments (& resulting disbelief) that happen due to the divorce experience. “Official” people, places, & processes often ask for...
Winner Loser (Click Image for Full Blog Post)

Winner Loser (Click Image for Full Blog Post)

What I’ve found in my own journey & in guiding others is that many people struggle with a win/lose dynamic in divorce.  And specifically, when a person is feeling angry or resentful, they often inhabit the felt sense of the “loser”.  How you deal with that speaks...