Dedicated to my twin sister, MacKenzie. I’ve been asked this same question with monotonous regularity for 27 years. In the past I have responded with the generic, “It’s a blessing. You’re born with an automatic best friend.” The truth is, it’s so much more than that. I wholeheartedly believe that only twins can fully grasp […]
What is it about saying goodbye to people that makes it such a difficult task? For many individuals, the courage and willpower necessary to truly walk away from a relationship often takes numerous attempts. Even when we have come to the conclusion that the person is no longer healthy for us, we are so resistant […]
“During the time we spent together, he not only found a home, he also gave me one. That was something I hadn’t counted on. When I rescued him I didn’t realize I was taking the first steps towards rescuing myself.” -Tom Ryan I read that excerpt over and over again. Tom Ryan, author of Following […]
I remember as a child always being reluctant to write with pens. I preferred pencils, because things could be erased, edited… fixed. There was no admission of failure. Even the erasable pens left smudges on the page, which irritated me because they served as a reminder that something else was there before. I didn’t like […]
Happiness is the most dangerous, unrealistic expectation we place on ourselves as humans. It’s easy to get consumed with the quest for happiness. It’s a high just like any other drug , but we forget that what goes up, must also come down. I’ve been chasing happiness my whole life only to realize it’s […]
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