by Joelle | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog
Vulnerable. Merriam-Webster definition: (adjective) 1. Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded ; 2. Open to attack or damage. Derived from the Latin vulnus, meaning wound. The above sentiment is what most seem to equate with the word – and, because of...
by Joelle | Mar 12, 2022 | Blog
Where are you from? Whether on an interview, at a party or out on a date, eventually the invitation to share this story emerges. Our origin, our place, our roots. How do we locate ourselves in this ever changing world? Knowing where we came from provides a basic sense...
by Joelle | Mar 12, 2022 | Blog
My life relationship with my family could be defined as “spotty” at best. An ocean between us made it a relatively easy task to ignore our history, pretend they didn’t exist, carry on with my relationships without concern. Except not. Whatever is left unresolved with...
by Joelle | Jan 29, 2022 | Blog
Is this even a question for you? It is for me. Almost two decades ago I decided that when it was my time to shuffle off this mortal coil I would take no baggage with me. The trauma from my formative years, coupled with added trauma created from the relationships I’d...
by Joelle | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog
As we drove home from our second date together, I remember thinking, “I really want to kiss this guy…” We had spent the afternoon together paddling in his canoe and he brought a picnic for us to enjoy afterward. We connected deeply on that early summer day. As we...
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