I spent some time walking along the waters edge today, feeling the sand squish between my toes and pull away with the tide. Connecting with the ocean, however brief it may be, always has me curling up inside like a snail in her shell, wanting to be alone and quiet. I am always scanning the beach …
Single Mom
Invisible
As a Single Mom, I record Mina's life in pictures and videos. When I look back through the years of pictures, I notice that there are few candid pictures which include me. I am that silent presence taking pictures, but there isn't someone there to capture those mother/daughter moments that so many …
Your value isn’t a $$ sign
Your value cannot be measured in dollars and cents. What you provide to others is immeasurable and incalculable. You are important and loved because you have so much love to give. But, you see, I know you because I am you. I can see into those thoughts that de-value your self worth and belittle …
A Mother’s love for her child(ren)
No one else will know the strength of my love for you. After all, you are the only one who knows what my hearts sounds like from the inside. I saw this quote the other day and it really struck a chord in me. There is something that shifts in you when you have a child. A fierce love fire flames …
When “Yes” girl said “No”
For years, I was that girl: the one who always said yes. It was easier. Stress came when I tried to say no. A looming tidal wave of negative energy would build up from the other person if there was even a hint of a “no”. It was intimidating so I always backed off, retreated, and said yes. What I …