This blog isn’t solely about phenomena, though they are woven into my story.

My life has been an emotional journey through the depths of life and […]

I left Pacific Grove 20 years ago, but my heart longed to return every single day.

Pacific Grove offers an unmatched quality of life. The town […]

A flower’s beauty doesn’t fade just because you fail to notice it, nor does its fragrance disappear when taken for granted. It remains beautiful, delicate, […]

For adults who overcame childhood trauma

We seldom voiced our pain, keeping the truth hidden from our friends.

Our parents said they loved us, but their actions […]

From left to right: My Grandpa George, Grandma Ollie, Grandma Helen, and Grandpa Adrian.

Grandpa George and Grandma Helen were my mother’s and her sister’s parents. […]

Unpredictable actions, intense emotional shifts, and suicide threats.

I am opening up about my experience growing up with a step-parent who had bipolar disorder.

At 12, […]

I was the outcast in my family.

The “black sheep.”

Often viewed as the family outcast, the black sheep is typically perceived as different or unusual.

The family […]

Where I am today is the outcome of my choices—whether five years ago, fifteen years ago, or even this morning. We are responsible for how […]