Tag Archives: trauma
Living in alignment
Yesterday, I attended an inspiring fundraising luncheon where I heard a young woman speak about her challenging life and the progress she’s making. At one point she said simply, “I’m grateful for my hardships. They have been the way to transformation.” Amazing. These days my hardships or challenges are more about recovering from food addiction […]
My barometer
What is my barometer? Is it my weight? Is it something called sanity? Is it how I feel in my clothes? Is it whether or not my practice is perfect? Is it continuous abstinence? I’m afraid that I won’t get back to continuous abstinence. This morning, my 12-step sponsor said, “So what? What if what […]
Good enough
For several years, my friend Debby and I have had a weekly, structured conversation that’s mostly about supporting our own commitments to various projects. It’s because of Debby that, in 2010, I took a program in coaching. She said, “You have to do it.” So, I did it. As a part of our work together, […]
Whoooo are you?
A while back, Gregory and I were walking through Nordstrom. Well, he was walking. I was hobbling. As another couple walked by us, I heard the woman say quietly, “Spastic.” I knew exactly what she was doing. I used to do this all the time. I’m a nurse. Gregory is a massage therapist. I would […]