by Lumalia | Nov 9, 2022 | Self Love
“Babe, I’m just honored to witness you grow and change and become the person you’re becoming.” Fear driven, deeply not wanting to repeat past patterns I came to my husband late at night with my concerns. I don’t know about you but I have this notoriously bad habit...
by Lumalia | Apr 28, 2022 | Self Love
Just when I feel like I found her, the one that got locked away in the closet of grief, the one that was buried beneath the one who should have kept me safe, the one that disappeared trying to make the Decade Him not so sad anymore. It took three decades and then some...
by Lumalia | Apr 20, 2022 | Self Love
Today they were closed: my neighbor’s tulips. They have their front yard adorned with multiple varieties and daffodils that have all come to bloom as spring has made its way to the Pacific Northwest. A month of more sunshine, longer days, and warmer temperatures...
by Lumalia | Apr 12, 2022 | Self Love
Will you notice him? Will you notice her? You two are at it like siblings over who got the largest bite. I’m tired of both will you just acknowledge you both have an absolutely vital place. I need you both. I love you both. Can we stop blocking each other? The...
by Lumalia | Apr 8, 2022 | Self Love
I keep dipping a toe, I’ll try a lot today and if this doesn’t work out we won’t have given too much. You see, I’m terrified of giving too much. This abandoning me got out of control and now I’ve been holding her with chains instead, afraid to let go, afraid to let...
by Lumalia | Apr 4, 2022 | Self Love
If it’s not working it’s because you aren’t trying hard enough. Hustle until you make it. Only blood sweat and tears get what they want. This is the messaging we’re all told. Everything requires trying harder, pushing harder, doing hard things. I’ve recently been...
