A few weeks ago, my life looked very different. I was living in the Middle East, moving through my routines, working, creating, and preparing to launch the second edition of my book. Then, almost overnight, everything changed. I lost my voice for nearly three weeks. A regional crisis unfolded. My husband [...]
Nearly three weeks ago, I began having a sore throat that eventually led to something unexpected: I completely lost my voice. For almost three weeks I could barely speak above a whisper. I had to type messages on my phone, write notes on paper, or text what I wanted to say. It [...]
In 2014, I wrote a post about Valentine’s Day and the reason we celebrate it at all. Not the prix fixe dinners.Not the heart-shaped boxes.Not the pressure. But the man. Saint Valentine. A priest who believed so deeply in love and the sanctity of marriage that he defied the government of [...]
As the year comes to a close, I began reflecting. I looked at my health—check. Then my relationships—check. And finally, my business—and that’s where I noticed a change. During the COVID pandemic my clientele shifted. High-paying professionals such as neurologists, estate lawyers, engineers, and radiologists became teachers, social workers, and nurses. Then [...]
The 12 Days of Christmas: Opening Your Heart to Love The Christmas season isn’t just about what we decorate, buy, or receive—it’s about what we embody. When we live in the spirit of Christmas—love, generosity, forgiveness, peace—we naturally soften. And when we soften, we open. Love doesn’t enter a guarded, exhausted, [...]
A holiday self-check for your heart, your boundaries, and your emotional wellbeing. The holidays have a way of illuminating the truth. For some, this time of year brings warmth, connection, shared traditions, and the feeling of being deeply loved. But for others, the holiday season brings a quiet awareness —the sense [...]
Inspired by the Tucker Carlson & Nick Fuentes Interview — and why understanding rhetoric like theirs may help us reach young men before it’s too late. 1. Why I Listened to the Conversation Before I go further, I want to be clear: I do not endorse Nick Fuentes or [...]
After reading Vogue’s recent opinion piece, "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" I felt compelled to respond. This so-called “trend” of finding having a boyfriend embarrassing is, quite frankly, a lame attempt at reaffirming the 1970s version of the “liberated woman.” That same movement led many women to pursue independence [...]
It's Was More Than A Backache When I discovered that an old back injury I thought was long healed actually stemmed from a violent incident in my past, I was reminded of something profound: the body really does keep the score. For many of us who’ve experienced trauma — whether through domestic violence, [...]
When I was interviewed by CNN about Cassie Ventura’s courage in speaking out, I said then what I’ll say now: victim shaming will never silence women who refuse to bury their truth. Cassie’s decision to come forward with her story was not just brave—it was necessary.Now that Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more [...]
