This is from Megan Devine, her website is called Refuge in Grief and I agree with most of what she says about grief. The bottom line of...

Guilt is often associated with grief. When we share that we feel guilty about our loss, chances are we'll get this response, ““you...

Hello Everyone, Thanks for reading my blog post. I’m pulling out of a deep depression; the worst one I’ve had since losing Keven. Finally...

Non-Negotiables of Self Care I’ve been talking to someone recently about my health - mental, physical and emotional. All three are...

Crying and tears are a natural response to emotions. I’ve always been a “crier”. Until the last 15 years, most of my tears have been...

It’s been a while since I’ve felt up to writing. First, I went through some “blues”, then I got COVID! COVID is no joke - I’m still very...

The shooting at Robb Elementary School last week is still fresh in our hearts and minds. I didn’t sleep much last week. As I stared at my...

It’s not just about gun violence. Of course, I see the role guns play in today's mass shootings, I am 100% for gun control* but there's...

Self-care is essential to be our best selves. It's not self-indulgent, it's self-preservation and it helps us take care of others. I’ve...

Of all the things I’m passionate about, if I had to pick one it would be fentanyl awareness and getting that crap off our streets....

Keven and Trew 2019 Below is a short video from me talking about a subject that brings up anger and hurt each time I think or hear about...

If you’ve read “Keven’s Choice” please leave a review on Amazon. If you really want to help out, you can cut and paste the review on...

I have a confession to make: It's always been hard for me to receive praise or compliments. I know I’m not alone in this, many of us feel...

Grief. The mere mention of this word makes people uncomfortable. Most people feel empathy, but it's hard to talk about. When I’m with...

Someone recently told me that when I self-promote my book it takes away from my message. At first, I was crushed and very upset. Then I...

I’m taking a break from writing on my usual topics today. This one is purely for fun and may not interest you if you’re not into music. I...

I've had depression since early childhood. Before I started taking meds for it, it could be very severe, and I thought about ending my...

Tough love and rock bottom. We've all heard the terms, and we probably have different definitions of what they mean. For me, tough love...

Today I learned of a friend’s passing. She died in her sleep, no warning to her loved ones. Natalie was healthy, happy and an inspiration...

The first thing I want to say is thank you to every one of you who reads my blog! I know how busy we can all be so the fact that you stop...