Whispered Truths -fitting in

There was a time in my life when all I wanted was to fit in—and I was terrified of being alone. It didn’t matter where—school, work, friend groups, barns, relationships—you name it.I just wanted to be accepted. Seen. Liked. Safe. I believed if I could blend in, I’d...

Love IS my only house

Love is my only houseCreating Space for Difference in a World That Craves Belonging In Martina McBride’s song, she says, “Love is the only house big enough for all the pain in the world.”And I believe she’s right. We all need a little more love. I choose to see the...

Horses are My Truth

Horses Are My TruthI was in British Columbia for Gestalt training, walking the round pen with my statements—trying to figure out who I was meant to be. The horse wouldn’t join up. I kept walking, unsure. Searching.Then my mentor said softly,“Truth is… horses are your...

Today, I wore a bikini.

My body isn’t what you see in magazines or media—it’s far from “perfect” by those standards.But today, for the first time in 25 years, I put on a bikini anyway.I stood in front of the mirror, took a deep breath, and said to myself:“You look great.”Then I hopped in the...