The first time I tried to tell my story in my own voice with my own byline, I was a journalism student writing a piece about depression for my college magazine. While I was encouraged to share my story because it could help others, I was discouraged from attaching my name. My advisor was concerned …
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Running Philadelphia: Back on My Feet 5-Miler
The Stroehmann Back on My Feet 5-Miler fell on the same day as the Bearathon in Waco, which is the half marathon I have ran for the past two years. I was a little disappointed to not be running it again this year. The race, known as the "Toughest Half in Texas," raises money for …
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Exploring Jersey: Long Beach Island
Life has gotten pretty busy since I've started to settle in to life up here in Jersey. Especially since I'm writing and trying to find a job. But I did have the opportunity last Saturday to drive down the shore with one of my writer friends to Long Beach Island for paddle board yoga. While …
Exploring Jersey: Aerial and Acro Yoga
One of the ladies in my writers group thought I might be interested in trying out Aerial Yoga. I'll admit, I had never heard of it before and probably looked at her dumbfounded when she mentioned it to me. I asked her to repeat what it was called. Twice. Once I got home I googled …
Running Jersey
When I first got here, nothing was familiar. It felt a little disorienting considering I've never really lived anywhere outside of Texas. Even I felt unfamiliar. I looked the same, except for my frizzy hair (which I detail in a previous post). Was I a Jersey girl now? Was I still a Texas girl? Can …
Disorderly Life: PTSD Recovery
Turning 30 was something I never expected to do. I assumed, as did most people who knew me, I would have killed myself or done something reckless that would have gotten me killed; considering I spent my late teens and 20’s spiraling out of control after being raped when I was 16. Living with undiagnosed …