WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE

Before we jump in … I started an insta @embracemylight so I can do little daily updates, come say hi! There are never times when I think to myself, "Wow, I've been through a lot and I'm still standing". Instead I find myself thinking, "You are a failure. Why can’t you do better? What can …

HELLO MAY: MONTHLY REFLECTIONS & INTENTIONS

Another month and another day to keep on keepin' on. I looked at last year's intentions & I feel like I've become a different person. Is this a period of growth? Figuring things out? I'm just infuriated. I know the only person who can make change is me, but why can't I just DO IT. …

EMBRACE IT: TAKING EACH DAY AS IT COMES

If you've been here before, you know my posts do not at all hide my struggles. However,  I do try to be positive and uplifting, because (let's be honest) there's enough sadness and negativity in this world. However, life happens. We go through times of transition, grief, conflict, setbacks, and new challenges. Personally, I feel …

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: OPEN YOUR EYES

I was so saddened this week with the news that we lost two bright and amazingly talented creatives to suicide, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. In light of the media coverage and social media outpouring, it's a timely reminder to encourage open conversations about mental health and examine your own knowledge of mental illnesses. Everyone struggles at some point …