• A picture of Betty smiling

    June 25, 2026

    I used to think boundaries were mostly about learning how to say no. But what happens when you don't even know what you need to say no to? You just know that something feels off. You're exhausted, overwhelmed or resentful, but you can't quite put [...]

  • May 31, 2026

    There’s a constant conversation happening inside all of us. Sometimes it’s practical, reminding us to pick up milk or replaying the directions to somewhere we’re going. Sometimes it looks further back, turning over something that happened yesterday or years ago. Sometimes it rehearses a [...]

  • Christmas tree and lights

    December 13, 2025

    There was a time when I thought skipping the traditional holiday gatherings wasn't really an option. Christmas meant travel, gift-giving, gatherings, family obligations and trying to fit everything in. It was supposed to be a cheerful time of year, so I felt like I [...]

  • Featured Image

    September 2, 2025

    Today’s post comes to you with no filters. No fluff. Just me, heart wide open. Because honestly? I’m tired of the endless stream of “wellness” advice where every new “must-do” contradicts yesterday’s “can’t-live-without-it.” It feels like we’re all stuck on this never-ending hamster wheel [...]