For years I was plagued with feeling guilty if I did something to "treasure" myself or indulge in self care. I always felt like it was so selfish if I treated myself to some of life's little treasures. I really never had a poverty mentality per se, except when it came to self care. I'm… Continue reading Self Love Is NOT Selfish
Month: July 2018
Boundaries or Bust
Just a few years ago, a friend of many years said to me, "I liked you better before.The way you used to be. Where's the old Cheryl I used to love? " Her next sentence got my attention. Whoa.... Then this ..."You WERE my angel on earth." Ohhh, no she didn't just say that to… Continue reading Boundaries or Bust
I AM “THAT” GIRL…
They called me, Olive Oil. You know, from the infamous and old Popeye cartoon.Pretty sure that wasn't a compliment or a term of endearment way back then..I was all skin and bones. Long skinny legs with knobby knees and matching arms, as long as a monkey if I might add. I was that girl. My… Continue reading I AM “THAT” GIRL…
STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE
It was February 2016.Heading up the mountain for the weekend, I knew something big was about to go down. I could feel it stirring within me. I had recently moved back in with my husband after being separated for close to 3 years, renewed our vows and things were already going downhill fast. Mother had… Continue reading STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE