July 2026 “Take up space.” I’ve heard that from therapists, coaches, and even my workout videos. But I don’t. It seems that even if I wanted to, I can’t. It feels wildly uncomfortable and unsafe when I try. Maybe it’s trauma informed (okay, it IS trauma informed) and I know I’m not the only one. This is most apparent to me when I travel. I try to minimize what I need as much as possible. I am always ready to quickly and easily pack it all up. In 15 minutes or less. If I take up space, it means more…

June 2026 I’m in a burn it all down phase. Not because I’m ashamed of what I’m sharing or that I don’t want to keep sharing. It’s because I know I’m not being fully, honest, truthful, myself. It’s because I’m holding back (in so many places and ways – not just here.) Do I really need to keep up another charade that’s not completely me? Aren’t there enough of those me’s walking around the world? I envy, am in awe of and am scared to be those women who speak up courageously. Why get continuous death threats and have to…