Mocktails for Mommy
Have you ever thought your alcohol use might be a problem? Have you ever woke up feeling like a trainwreck and spent most of the day recovering because you had a few too many the night before? Have you ever done or said something you regret because you were under...
The Key to Landing on Your Feet
“You always land on your feet,” she said to me exasperated. She said it in an envious tone, as if I had some sort of magic trick up my sleeve that got me through all these major changes in my life. Not true. There is no magic here. I wish there was, but the reality...
Perceptions of Happiness
Audrey Hepburn said, “happy girls are the prettiest.” If you see a picture of someone and you think she looks truly beautiful, chances are, you are seeing her happiness shine through. This is a beautiful thing. It is not about hair, makeup, clothing, or anything...
Loneliness and the Meaning of Life
Prologue: Why am I about to share something so personal? Because I have seen loneliness beyond myself. I have seen it in you. I have seen it in your eyes. I have heard it in your voice. I know. You know. You have it too. I care. I hurt for you. My heart aches for...
Nikola Rosa is an artistic rendering of the soul that has come to exist after rising from the ashes. Her thoughts are from Nancy Gass, and yet they are in some ways, a different person entirely. We all have hearts and souls that are a deep ocean of complexity and this dichotomy is no different.