watering with words
Writer’s block showed up this week like an unexpected visitor that seriously overstayed their welcome. It got me thinking about a time when some “cousins” came to stay with my family back in the 90s. ::insert hard eye roll:: They stayed for what felt like forever. It was the experience that taught me that I... Continue Reading →
This week was a doozy. I don’t always battle it out with myself - but when I do, it’s brutal. Quitting my job to discover my true purpose has been a bumpy ride. I know that anything worth having in this life requires patience and sacrifice. I know that it will all be worth it... Continue Reading →
Listen, I don’t like apologizing either. Even as a chronic user of the word “sorry,” I don’t like getting called out. It’s a big blow to my ego when something goes awry because of what I said or did. It’s an internal struggle to remain focused on a resolution instead of competition. Once I muster... Continue Reading →
Scroll to the bottom for a vlog version of this post. Growing up as an only child, I struggled with being alone. I didn’t know this at the time, but I longed for someone who understood me and my life experience. I could never grasp why the people around me with siblings didn’t get along... Continue Reading →
If you check my e-book library you’ll find titles like: “Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out –and Never Say Diet Again” by Rebecca Scritchfield “Gratitude Journal: 52 Journal Prompts to Celebrate Your Wonderful Life” by Elizabeth N. Doyd “Healing Childhood Trauma: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Post-Traumatic Growth” by Robin Marvel &... Continue Reading →
It’s women’s history month, so you know I gotta write about women. News flash: Being a woman is hard. Not even going to get into the physical stuff that women have to endure - just kidding, I am. Menstrual cycles? Are you kidding me with this shit? I don’t know if I’m alone here -... Continue Reading →
Hello, my name is Erika and I avoid confrontation at all costs. It’s a huuuuuuge problem for me because it also means that I’m terrible at setting boundaries. If someone says or does something to make me feel uncomfortable, I choose to wallow in the misery that it causes rather than deal with it in... Continue Reading →
Since it’s Valentine’s week and the flowers from Tuesday are slowly wilting, I’d like to give romance a shout-out. I love romance. Always have. I love to hear about people falling in love, getting engaged, getting married, having anniversary parties, feeding each other cake, and retelling their love stories decades later. Flash mob proposals on... Continue Reading →
If you’re like me, you’ve said some harmful things about your body before. You’ve looked in the mirror and you’ve cursed the gods for making you so flawed. Raise your hand. Nod your head yes. Throw your hands up in Amen. It’s okay. You’re not alone. My husband and I bought a house closer to... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday! I hope you're enjoying a nice hot cup of coffee or tea. Maybe a mimosa? Maybe a beermosa? Lemonade? Or maybe just some water because your Saturday was rough. Whatever brought you here today, I'm glad. I want to remind you that you are beautiful. You are enough. You are important. You are... Continue Reading →
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