This Brutiful Life

A lot has happened in the last few weeks. Work has been crazy busy, so I have been prioritizing both working and taking care of myself. That has left little time for much else. Here is the latest update . . . Physical Health:In the last update, I stated that I was trying to have… Read more

For a variety of reasons, some people don’t have the emotional capacity to show up for me in the ways that I need. Accepting that I have a different emotional capacity than other people has been an important part of my growth over the years. I have known this truth for as long as I… Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about mental health these days. One big misconception is that if a person is experiencing a difficult emotion, then the person is struggling with their mental health. As a whole, we have been taught by society to believe that if we are sad/angry/frustrated/etc., then we have a mental health… Read more

[Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this post is not medical advice. I am writing about what I know so far about my own health journey and am always updating my knowledge base along the way. If you have questions about your own life, contact a medical professional.] I ended my previous post by… Read more

I received this text message from a dear friend of mine right before the holidays: The message stopped me in my tracks for a couple of reasons. First, it was kind and supportive and loving. She is one of the people I can truly count on for love and support. Second, it reminded me that… Read more

My husband and I have been taking full advantage of our PTO over the holidays by focusing on resting and recharging. Here is how we have been spending the majority of our free time: 1) Taking time away from medical stuff — We needed a break from having to make medical decisions, so we have… Read more