Wild Heart Stories (A Poem)
My heart is full of stories: let’s release them all, ignite and rewrite, set fire to the old, free the present, create a soul space, wild freedom lived, to unfold and be told.
Tagged: vulnerability
The Power of Words (A Poem)
An abuse survivor’s short poem about the power words have to hurt us, heal us, and help us move forward.
Loving My Mother Through Her Last Years
“She is my Mother. She birthed me and gave me life. And I will birth her into the next one.”
The Love of a Child Is the Greatest Gift
“As I write this, I am crying again. I can almost feel his sweet breath against my cheek and feel his heart beating against my chest.”
The Essentials of Self-Doubt (A Poem)
An honest poem about self-doubt, leadership, humility, and the creative process.
How Asking For Help Made Me Less Self-Absorbed
Chelsea was stewing in anger and depression, thinking no one was on her side. This is how asking for help changed her life.
I Don’t Need to Protect People From My Emotions: Lessons in Self-Love
Growing up, Belinda thought being “strong” meant protecting her family from her emotions. Many years later, she realized who she really needed to protect.
How I Stopped Sabotaging My Life and My Work
An honest, vulnerable account of the journey from being trapped in jealousy, self-sabotage, and anger to discovering freedom, purpose, and love.
The Animal Within Me (A Poem of Awakening)
An emotive, vivid poem about breaking through inner walls of safety and, through catharsis, reaching a state of awakening, deep healing, and self-love.
What Bulimia Taught Me About the Real Me
Kendra thought recovering from bulimia would be the end of all her problems, but at the “end” of her journey, she found another beginning.
