Sweet dreams are made of cheese.

This morning, as I sat down on my couch with my book and breakfast, I was struck by a moment of powerful deja vu. I had glanced at the soft blanket I keep draped over the back of my couch and recalled a conversation I'd had with my friend, Thunder about it. In my mind's…

Managing trauma responses in times of joy.

As you've probably already gathered, I have been through a lot in my three decades of life. A number of these events have left me with permanent scars, both physically and emotionally. These emotional scars come with what we in the business like to call "triggers." In layman's terms, a "trigger" is something either conscious…

With no intention of letting go.

Maybe it's just me, but I hate endings. I don't like finishing books, especially ones that don't have a sequel or the sequel isn't written yet. I'm often left feeling melancholy after watching a good movie or TV show finale, no matter how happy the ending. I almost never drink the last gulp of tea,…