Ciara – A Personal Interview

Q: How would you describe your life currently? A: These days? Well this might get a little cheesy…. but it’s going to be Gouda *wink wink* (hahahaha excuse my attempt at being punny) I feel as though I am finally walking in the right direction. I have learnt that life is so very precious, it must be […]

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Be Your Own Hero

365 days ago. I was pacing back and forth in a small cabin in the middle of nowhere, BC. Anticipating the world that I was about to turn upside down. Stomach in knots, clock ticking, anxiety rising….. 1 hour, I just had to survive one more hour, then I would be free. I would finally […]

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Just a Sting

It cuts effortlessly like a knife…. That moment you are made well aware that they have moved on. At first, tears filled my eyes. They did not fall, but they were there. It will always hurt, that first time you see the person from your past with another. Your stomach sinks, all of you hurts. […]

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I Forgive You

Choose forgiveness. There are people in this life that will hurt us. That will leave us wounded and then  simply move on without looking back. We can choose to dwell on this pain, let it drag us down OR we can choose to forgive, finally allowing ourselves to move forward. When we choose to forgive, […]

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Listen to Her

Listen to her when she has the courage to sit you down, to tell you how she is feeling. When she talks, give her your undivided attention. Let her know that her words are important to you, that it is okay for her to open up. Make her feel safe. Listen to the way her […]

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A Thing We Call Freedom

This whole “it’s SO disrespectful to put up Christmas lights &/or decorations before November 11” is absolutely insane. When did this become a thing? Having a Christmas tree or Christmas lights up before November 11 in ABSOLUTELY NO WAY hinders me from remembering those who have fought for our freedom (which includes freedom to put up […]

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A Lesson in Leaving-See the Worth in Yourself

Leaving is a scary thing. So many thoughts and doubts run through your head; Am I making the right decision? What if I’m wrong?  What if this (relationship, he, she) can really change? What if. Such a powerful question. What if you waste numerous years of your life unhappy? What if you miss out on chances or opportunities that […]

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