I grew up on a farm in rural Wisconsin. Living outside of town meant I couldn’t easily see my friends, so I made do with my two sisters who i adored (and also hated), and…

As a child I was painfully aware of how different my internal world was compared to others. I felt things so, so deeply and was perplexed at how others around me could seemingly let things…

When it came time to apply for college, I made the decision to attend the local university that was only 30 minutes from home. I assured my mom I was certain and paid my non-refundable…

I left my beloved alma mater with tears in my eyes and excitement in my heart as I headed to the big city of Chicago. I attended the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where I…

I left yet another city with bittersweet feelings and this time drove across the country to my next and current home of Southern California. I had just a few things packed in my car, one…

Becoming a psychologist requires a commitment of time and a willingness to forgo years of having a paid job in order to learn. When I got into my doctorate program, I was lucky to have…

Do you remember that one friend I mentioned I had when I first moved out to California? Well, it didn’t take too long for that friendship to turn into something more (it was inevitable after…

Although I believe I was meant to do several things here on this earth, I know for certain I was made to be a mama! So when that dream became a reality a few years…

Though I love my children and I love the life we have created, I have come to recognize just how important it is to find a little time for me. <<Insert blogging here>>. I’m just…