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What a year may bring
Last year around this time I was in great anticipation of my 40th birthday. I had planned an intimate gathering, but I was excited for life beyond the celebration. I was excited to live out the mantra that had first entered my mind in my late teens/early twenties, "when I turn 40 I will become a woman". It was an odd thought I knew, but I knew it to be true. It was a thought that would continually present itself over the course of the next two decades.
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Irma’s Gone, but the Keys are still Strong
Today I had the opportunity to come alongside my Rockstar friend Raquel as she continued her work this week as a first responder assessing and meeting the basic needs of the residents of Key West. Upon entry to the upper keys, the devastation depicted in photos was now stretched out before me for miles and miles. This was going to take a long time to rebuild..
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People over things.
A page from my private notes.
It took me a while to understand what was happening within myself in response to the horrific event on February 14th. I had the experience and presence of mind to know that we were all navigating through a collective state of shock in the immediacy of the shooting. I know some of us still are. As my true feelings began to permeate the shock, my mind was forced to face the sadness of the finality and reality of what had occurred. These beautiful souls were no longer here in the flesh for their loved ones to interact with, kiss, hug, touch, watch grow.
The Consummate Mentor
When I think about this journey in mental health, I am often brought back to its origins which proceeded my conscious memories. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist and I cannot remember a time before this thought. Yet when I considered the people along the way that have been pivotal in guiding me, actively mentoring me both professionally and personally, I am directed to the beautifully rich mentorship I have had in Michelle – Doc, as we called her in high school.
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As this chapter has come to a close, there is no better time for collective forward reflection.
Before I begin I will share that I have contemplated editing out this next paragraph, because it is important to move forward and focus on what is good and right and purposed. But I can’t. I feel compelled to echo what has already been spoken, but also to amplify what should never have occurred for the sake of others...
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What a year may bring
Last year around this time I was in great anticipation of my 40th birthday. I had planned an intimate gathering, but I was excited for life beyond the celebration. I was excited to live out the mantra that had first entered my mind in my late teens/early twenties, "when I turn 40 I will become a woman". It was an odd thought I knew, but I knew it to be true. It was a thought that would continually present itself over the course of the next two decades.
Continue Reading...
Irma’s Gone, but the Keys are still Strong
Today I had the opportunity to come alongside my Rockstar friend Raquel as she continued her work this week as a first responder assessing and meeting the basic needs of the residents of Key West. Upon entry to the upper keys, the devastation depicted in photos was now stretched out before me for miles and miles. This was going to take a long time to rebuild..
Continue Reading...
People over things.
A page from my private notes.
It took me a while to understand what was happening within myself in response to the horrific event on February 14th. I had the experience and presence of mind to know that we were all navigating through a collective state of shock in the immediacy of the shooting. I know some of us still are. As my true feelings began to permeate the shock, my mind was forced to face the sadness of the finality and reality of what had occurred. These beautiful souls were no longer here in the flesh for their loved ones to interact with, kiss, hug, touch, watch grow.
The Consummate Mentor
When I think about this journey in mental health, I am often brought back to its origins which proceeded my conscious memories. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist and I cannot remember a time before this thought. Yet when I considered the people along the way that have been pivotal in guiding me, actively mentoring me both professionally and personally, I am directed to the beautifully rich mentorship I have had in Michelle – Doc, as we called her in high school.
Continue Reading...
As this chapter has come to a close, there is no better time for collective forward reflection.
Before I begin I will share that I have contemplated editing out this next paragraph, because it is important to move forward and focus on what is good and right and purposed. But I can’t. I feel compelled to echo what has already been spoken, but also to amplify what should never have occurred for the sake of others...
Continue Reading...
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