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Well, Hi!

I’m glad you’re here. I invite you to join me on the journey as I find my voice and share my life out loud.
#HopeandHealing

Take a Break before you end up in the hospital!

Take a Break before you end up in the hospital!

That’s what I would tell myself, if I were my own best friend. Per my usual, I saw my blood pressure climb, teeth grinding increase, sleep interrupted, ulcers return and you know what I did about it?

Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

But when David came home 3 shifts in a row, showing his own signs of stress, I sprung into action. Do you think someday I’ll take care of myself the same way I take care of those I love? Stay tuned. It’ll probably take 20 years. Maybe we can help each other?

Meanwhile, here’s the plan. We’re taking 15 days - 2 full weeks off. David will still go the fire station, but when he comes home we’re not running our travel business. Our incredible team is stepping up in our absence. We’re not taking on any home projects. We’re not doing anything new to better ourselves. We’re simply taking time to heal.

The trouble is, when you stop being busy, the feelings all rise up to be dealt with. And in the midst of Covid 19, I have a TON of feelings. And questions.

How long will it last?
Amy I too careful? Not careful enough?
Who is lying to us? Is anyone telling the truth?
When will my business reboot? How long will it take to rebuild? Will it ever be the same?
Am I making myself sick when I wear a mask?
Am I making others sick when I don’t?
Will our lives forever be changed?

But in the interest of calming the heck down, I’m going to focus instead on NOT Processing anything without a solution. instead, I’m going to take time for me - the same me I’ve ignored this whole time.

It’s HARD.

Wish me luck!

Day #1 - Stress Recovery - the day of Rest that was LOUD

Day #1 - Stress Recovery - the day of Rest that was LOUD

Several Years - a healing poem by survivor, Joshua Scott

Several Years - a healing poem by survivor, Joshua Scott