I took a big step this week for my personal growth. I looked for a counselor or therapist. This may not seem like that big of a deal, but it was for me.  I probably have needed therapy since middle school. I avoided getting it when I was older because I have never considered myself ...

Every year, people think about what their New Year’s resolution is going to be for the coming year. Going into 2021, rather than making the typical resolutions or goals, start small and reframe what you are asking of yourself. Reflecting on the main important areas of your life, and choosing one thing to do differently ...

This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ...

***Disclaimer: This is a work of Fan Fiction. It is an adaptation of the characters created and owned by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This story is not associated with Disney’s adaptations, their added characters, or story elements. *** Past Chapters Aledia walked out of the small bedroom and tugged on the edge of her tunic. She looked at ...

The new system promotes exclusion denies equalization as the challenges build within a nation

Life brings changes. We do not realize it until it smacks us in the face. That happened to me on a Friday night. I still feel the pain in my cheek. It travels to my heart, which is breaking. Besides my husband, I felt, and still feel, alone. I don’t know where I belong. Taylorville ...

It is natural to feel frozen in place. The frustration builds with knowledge of necessary tasks. Frozen, but the ability is inside you. It’s something you’ve always known how to do, but it’s incomplete. You see the people around you moving forward. Why aren’t they frozen? Why is everything moving? I’m the only one frozen. The clock ...

As summer comes to a close, we prepare for back to school, fall, holidays and various other activities. Most don’t know September is self-improvement month. What exactly is self-improvement? We all know the meaning. But look deeper, you can make a difference in your life and someone else’s life too. The definition of self-improvement is the improvement of one’s status, position, education, etc., by ...

When I started my journey to get my bachelor’s degree, which for some is the sum of their college career though for me is just the beginning, I thought I knew how it would change me. I was partially right in that thought, since it did make me smarter and a better writer. But I ...

I had a lot to think about as far as fake friends after being homeless, so I went to sites like LifeHack.org and Huffington Post to look up signs of fake friends and how to deal with them. It gave me a lot to think about and my local church leaders gave me input as well. But, ...