Tag: relationships
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The Empath & the Storm

With a pandemic on the rise, let’s talk about all things empathy, and the other important lessons to keep in mind during this time.
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The Power of a Decade

Here’s what I know about decades. About a decade ago, I was expelled from high school. The girls that bullied me so bad that I ended up in the hospital contributed to breaking a sense of my self worth that took me the better half of a decade, a lot of lifestyle changes, and a…
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Invite Her ⇢ What Fail Proof Friendship Looks Like

Last night was my annual ornament party. I started hosting this party on the principle of ⇢ Invite Her. I wanted a way for people to eat and drink and talk without pressure and make friends and feel wanted during the holidays. The holidays suck for a lot of people. It need not suck worse…
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A Substitute Teacher’s Protest Against Self Doubt

We have an epidemic of self-doubt in our culture, best demonstrated by students in the everyday classroom setting. Though my role in students life is brief, my students and I have figured out how to change this way of thinking, in under 5 minutes.
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Where This Blog Begins

Several years ago I was caught between a prayer, a cardboard moving box, and a bottle of wine. This blog is a result of that. Read how this whole thing got started.