On Identity and Sports
I’ll introduce myself: former volleyball student-athlete. In high school, I was successful in my sport, and there was no doubt in my mind...
What You Bring With You
What you come with is not something that people should have to learn to “deal with.” What you bring every day is not your burden. It...
Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
This year, has not been the most difficult of the nine I’ve been in recovery. But, it’s one I will admit a lot of struggle. This past...
I Love.
I’ve been doing some things I love. And I think that’s important to say, and to think about… to question: What do you love? When I was in...
Building
I have always had a fascination with building. Building my strength, physically and emotionally, building relationships, building and...
Life Student
"There will be a time when you will look back and be thankful that certain people, opportunities and things were removed from your life...
Guilty.
I have to say it, and I feel a little (lot of) shame about it. I feel bad about feeling this way, and I feel bad about feeling bad about...
I am not Lucky
I am not “lucky.” I have never had the best things, or given the most fortune, or had the easiest path. I am not “lucky” because I am...
Worthy
When I say a lot has changed, I am talking about everything: where I live, my priorities, my outlook on my life, my attitude toward...
