anxiety

  • Past Choices

    What is one decision you made in the moment—without fully realizing it—that quietly changed the entire direction of your life? I have quite a few:– What if I had immediately told my mom about an abuser when I was 12 instead of keeping it a secret? – What if I’d done things differently and nurtured… Read more

  • The Time Is Now

    Tomorrow morning, everything changes. After years of living in a body that has held me back more than it’s carried me forward, I’m finally having my hip replacement surgery. Saying that out loud still feels surreal. There’s anxiety, of course—the kind that creeps in when you think about operating rooms, recovery timelines, pain, and the… Read more

  • A Small Victory!

    Today I gained a small victory. I call it small, but honestly, it feels huge to me — and for Felix. For the first time, Felix let me cut his hair with no tears. When Felix was one, he had his first haircut at a traditional kids’ salon with scissors and clippers. He did great,… Read more