A Garden of Memories: Selling the Home of Someone I Loved. There are moments in life where your personal and professional worlds gently collide—and this was one of them. Recently, I was entrusted with the sale of a home that was more than just another listing. It was the home of someone I loved deeply. She wasn’t just a client’s mother or a neighbor. She was part of my life, part of my story. We shared meals, laughter, advice, and sometimes silence when words were too heavy.

Self care and self love are not just words. This poem expresses that beautifully

It must stop. STOP GUN VIOLENCE.

The anxiety of 2021 definitely affected me. On top of all the natural and man-made disasters, there were/are the usual personal and family issues and struggles as well. People say how glad they were to see 2021 go. However, I am not so cavalier with a whole year of my life. I enjoyed living in 2021. It's been a difficult five years. Ugly, violent, sad, murderous disasters - both natural and man-made - are on the news every day. Americans found out that even though we have

I just read an article in Oprah’s September, 2010 magazine, by editor-in-chief Susan Casey. Ms. Casey wrote about she recently witnessed the devastation caused by the BP oil leak (uh, how about super gush – too big for my mind to truly grasp). A seaplane pilot, wishing to remain anonymous, gave her an aerial tour of the area. Ms. Casey said the pilot was warned not to bring journalists over the area by BP, but he was so disgusted by themes that he agreed to bring her over th

Welcome to my blog, Musings about Moms, Marriage, and Mental Health! As a result of my own life experiences, I hope to reach out to...

Originally posted November 30, 2019. These are not my actual x-rays…but I have a rod, plate and pins Chronic pain is defined as pain that...

Originally posted January 23, 2019. It is with great grief and sorrow I announce the passing of our Dolly and our Sammy, our beautiful...

Originally posted January 4, 2019. Today I’m going to sit with my events and dreams of 2018. Like, everyone’s looking back and listing...

Originally posted January 9, 2019. Happy reading! Thank you to my loving readers for visiting my humble blog! Looking back at the dynamic range of topics in the BirthTouch® blog, that touch on mental health and mindbody therapies, I thought I’d share the most popular blogs of the year. 1. DBT STOP & TIP Skills: Life is worth living even if there is pain The top top spot was claimed by an article about a very, very popular and evidence-based therapy called Dialectical Beha

Originally posted December 31, 2018.

Originally posted December 30, 2018.

This post reflects how I personally use DBT skills during high-stress seasons. It is an illustration of using DBT in a lived experience. Lots of us get flustered during the busy holiday season. If you’re already coping with challenges such as grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, staying grounded in healthy routines becomes even more important. As I started thinking about cooking for Thanksgiving—something I usually enjoy—I noticed myself feeling unexpectedly

Originally posted June 8, 2018. You are sorely missed… You matter more than you think… There is always another way…. I guess you all know...

Originally posted May 21, 2018. For My Mom: Memories of 295 Union Avenue When I was 3 and very small, I remember napping in a quiet room....

Originally posted May 16, 2018. Dedicated to Jo, my mom Footie, I am 6 I once thought life was an exciting adventure. I stretch both arms...

Originally posted January 8, 2018. I use my Vision Board process to move myself away from magical thinking. I don’t believe if you...

Originally posted January 4, 2018. xxx Today I’m going to sit with my events and dreams of 2018. Like, everyone’s looking back and...

Originally posted October 3, 2017. My mom passed away the summer of 2017. I didn’t have the emotional stamina for writing about it as we...

Originally posted August 23, 2017.