Inspirational

"So, get ready to answer your freakin’ door, and you better not be wearing anything other than leggings, a messy pony, yesterday’s make-up, compassion and grace."

Yes, running headlong into heartbreak is running directly into vulnerability. It involves uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But, as Brené Brown reminds us, vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. 

I stared at the railing upstairs, picking out the spot to hang from. I knew this was not normal, but it became my new normal.

"I belong to me, before I belong to anyone else. One of the things I struggled most with in recovery is creating a sense of...

"If you're an 'a lot' person like I am. If you bounce around from place to place. If it takes a while for you to settle down, and you lie in bed at night wondering what in the world is wrong with you, and oh-my-gosh why did you say 'you too' when the waiter told you to enjoy your meal. That’s such an odd thing to say. It’s okay. You’re okay. It’s going to be okay."

If you’re white and you find yourself in a similar situation to mine, take some time to really think through how oppressed you are.

"Cost you $1,995. You’re left with five bucks," said Trebek, clearly using every ounce of his strength to stop himself from breaking down on national TV.

"She was a conqueror. I wish I could say the same when it came to that November day. Oh, she was a lone soldier, but she didn’t conquer that day."