Sometimes God Brings Us Back
Sometimes we think we’re simply going out to dinner. But God has a way of turning ordinary moments into sacred reminders. After watching I Am Bolt, my daughter Makensie, my mom, and I decided to visit a place that has been woven into the fabric of our family’s story for generations—BBQ King. […]
The 70-Year Echo: A Legacy of Victory Over Death
Sometimes we go looking for one memory and end up finding something we never expected. In November 2021, I was searching for our wedding video. I wanted to relive the joy of a beginning—to remember a day filled with hope, promises, and celebration. Instead, I found a message about something far […]
When the Rush of Summer Fades and the Hush of Fall Begins
There’s a sacred kind of transition that happens when summer starts to loosen its grip. The frantic pace of long days, packed calendars, family obligations, vacations, heat, and constant motion begins to soften. The evenings cool. The sunlight changes. The trees start preparing to let go. And if we’re paying attention, something […]
Dolly, I am Still Learning
Ancora Imparo: What Dolly Parton, Family Memories, and an Irish Blessing Taught Me About Growth Seeing a flurry of social media posts about Dolly Parton recently sent me down a rabbit hole of reflection. Thankfully, Dolly is still very much alive and shining her light on the world! But the outpouring […]
The Temperature of the Wounded Healer: When the Tree Self-Regulates (And We Don’t)
Heat refuses to stay outside. It seeps into our moods, our meals, our patience, and our plans. It perfectly mimics the internal climate of our nervous systems, specifically, how we navigate our emotions when our environments, our clients, and our communities are collectively burning up. It has been exceptionally […]
Silence Is Not Neutral: More Reflections on Truth and Repair
Last week, you may have read my takeaways from the transformational book by Judith L. Herman called Truth and Repair. As both a clinician who works with those who have been harmed and those who have caused harm—and as a woman who has lived trauma beginning at age eleven with sexual assault […]
Beyond the Story: Why Truth and Repair by Judith L. Herman Is the Only Way Forward
Reading is one of my passions, and the books I read help me deepen my relationship with God, become a better person, and learn to be an even better therapist. Truth and Repair by Judith L Herman is one of those books that resonate with your soul. In case you are unfamiliar […]
The Shield and the Burden: Why We Can’t Afford to be Colorblind (Birthstory Part 2)
You may recall that, in a few prior posts, I shared the beauty of my first grandchild’s birth and how my daughter is now carrying the weight of worry that Black mothers feel when it comes to raising boys. Together, we’ve felt compelled to dive even deeper into this reality […]
Journal Notes from Room 3347: Lessons in Strength and Survival (Part 1)
There are moments in life that you don’t just remember—you carry them. They live in your nervous system. They linger in your prayers. They shape how you see the world. As I revisited my journal notes from April 15–16, 2024, I realized that what happened inside Room 3347 at CaroMont Regional […]
Love Rooted in the Heart: A Journey Through Faith, History, and Divine Connection
There are moments in life so powerful, so deeply spiritual, that they mark us forever. For me, one of those moments happened on my wedding night—a feeling so transcendent and pure that it seemed to rise straight from the deepest part of who I am. It was love in its most […]
