It’s not worth the drink — When you are alone on the holidays Even perhaps with a group of people But the depth of your aloneness Wins out You feel as though you are drowning in the Corner of the pool As everyone laughs And chides About the good old days They stuff their faces And drink…

We must start sharing our stories — “These hormonal changes also change where fat is stored. More commonly found around the hips in pre-menopausal women, menopause shifts fat storage to the stomach, leading to more noticeable abdominal fat or “meno-pot”. The Big M has felt like a secret. I would hear women with hot flashes complaining of…

They need somewhere to go — When we hold in our negative emotions of frustration at a co-worker, resentment in a relationship, or judgment we feel within ourselves and toward others we must release. They get stuck, and there is research that would back me up. In middle age, I had some hip pain and wondered…

You’ve got me good — Rarely do I ever read a fiction book. I like to stay in reality. …

Our nervous systems are out of control — I recently got some blood work done and it noted that my Cortisol was low. The way my doctor explained it is that cortisol comes to the rescue when we are stressed or anxious. It floods our bodies and brains when we are in need, but if the need is…

-A journey into Ayurveda and healing — Have you ever tried a coffee enema? I learned about it in the 90s when I heard Janet Jackson was doing it. I was intrigued, but young. Here I am now with the means to give it a go (no pun intended) And here’s how it’s “come out.” I am…

And Five important steps to healing — Acknowledge it That which lies in the dark will stay in the dark Bring it to the light Talk about it Therapy, friends, partner LET IT OUT We tend to deny, that it wasn’t truly. that bad and disassociate-feeling like those things didn’t really happen to us. Find a group…

They have all left me here —

With meno-pots, Doc Martens, buzzed silver hair, piercings, tattoos, and a Starbucks Cold-Brew with Oat Milk (Or Should I say MILF) We’ve been dying to put our flannels back on and play the Violent Femmes. We’ve got our bangs, Vans, and overalls but something is different. Some of us are moms, dads, and grandparents-some have kids in college or are raising teens or toddlers. Some of us chose not to have…