facing the cold – a weekend with my shadow self

I had an odd weekend. first of all, happy mlk day & women's march weekend. This weekend I encountered my shadow side and I write this all down in order to process, reflect, and hopefully let someone know that they're not alone by sharing my jumble of thoughts and feelings. I had a friend whom …

Merm Musings or things I’ve learned recently – part 5

can we just take a moment to admire the fact that I serendipitously passed by this mermaid mural in Boston?! perfection. if you're a good person, good things will happen to you sometimes, if you're feeling overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions, just turning off your phone and focusing solely on your thoughts is …

Vulnerability – a poem

Exposing the Ugly We keep our ugly hiding in shameful shadows in the deepest, darkest depths in cracks and crevices pushed deep below the surface. I only go there in darkness when I feel I am alone and come out on the other side feeling ashamed. It's shameful. I've always been one to cover up …