Growing up, I didn’t give much thought to my self-awareness nor view it as a trait I needed in a partner. I suppose I wanted the things most people my age wanted from a relationship, honesty, loyalty, great chemistry and someone who mostly had their life together. …
I call her Trollina aka Depression
For as long as I can remember, there’s been an evil voice in my head. Sometimes the voice is quiet, and I forget about it altogether. Other times, the voice rages like an out-of-control teenager determined to rip apart my self-esteem. I call this…
Talking about race has always been hard for me. Even writing this article was an uphill battle. The process bounced between waves of angry typing about every racist experience I’ve had, followed by bouts of regret for being too quick to assume racist intent. I’ve rewritten it many times, never…
Discover 4 Steps to Being Intentional In Your Dating
Dating can feel like a floorless rollercoaster that ends with a disappointing final drop. Each time your anticipation builds in the hope that this one is the one, only to be let down when the date comes to a lackluster end…
Meet Tracy aka “Mrs. Resentment”
Resentment is a sneaky feeling that creeps into relationships and makes you think you hate your partner. Tracy knows resentment well. Her story is like many others that sacrifice for love and then wonder if it’s worth it.
Meet Tracy aka “Mrs. Resentment”
“I can’t…
Learning to live a life beyond “happy” will set you free
If I could go back and ask my 20-something-year-old self what I wanted from life, my answer would have been, “I just want to be happy.” And most of my friends would say the same thing. Finding happiness, as…
6 Tips for Safeguarding Your Relationship Against Stress
Who hasn’t dreamed of the perfect fairytale life with an easy-going relationship? Unfortunately, life isn’t that simple and throws curveballs instead. These curveballs interrupt the happiness you’ve created with the person you love. What can you do to keep outside pressure from…
Because Trauma is Real and You’re Not Alone
The unfortunate truth about life is that it brings opportunities for trauma. According to Mental Health of America, BIPOC are especially vulnerable to racial trauma and can experience symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. Racial trauma can be devastating, personally, as well…
So That You Don’t Ruin A Good Thing
Anyone who says they’ve never felt insecure is lying. We’ve all been there. As a relationship coach, I’ve heard stories from amazing, ambitious women that crush it in their professional lives but feel like fish out of water when it comes to…
Writer, Attorney, Coach, Foreign Service wife, mental health advocate. Writing about life, relationships, identity, and adventure. www.loveinambition.com
