
The Rebirth: Bouncing back after breast cancer
It is interesting how things come full circle. A traumatic experience breeds fear, sadness, grief, shame and guilt. But positive adaptations to trauma are birthed as well.
“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” — Morgan Harper Nichols

It is interesting how things come full circle. A traumatic experience breeds fear, sadness, grief, shame and guilt. But positive adaptations to trauma are birthed as well.

Listen, I am here for a good time. I’ve been blessed to be here and I’m going to live everyday!

The calmness of the water reminds me everything will be ok. And the mountains remind me that while I’ve overcome a huge challenge in 2020, there are more challenges to come. Challenges that will grow me. Challenges that will make me stronger.

After a year of simply surviving, this year is focused on re-learning to love myself and all of my scars.

And after three years in therapy and three “one-more chances,” the foundation of my marriage crumbled. But even so, God gave me beauty for ashes.

My first Christmas cake of the season features some Grinch humor and pun just for fun. I hope you enjoy this decorating process video.

I love the holiday season because I get to create cherished memories with family.

This banana pudding recipe is a go-to holiday dessert because it is a fresh take on my favorite childhood dessert.

This Challah recipe is easy for anyone to make and very adaptable.

I was introduced to this recipe by one of my former colleagues 10 years ago and it’s still a hit whenever I make it.