Had you ever had moments where you faced a challenge and your attempts to resolve it perfectly led to a bigger quandary? We all have moments that cry for a do-over, but those of us with sensitive nervous systems must try even harder to reign in our reactions and keep Continue Reading
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I am a substitute teacher at a college preparatory school, an avid triathlete, and a published author. I live with my husband and two sons in the San Francisco Bay Area. After acquiring an "incurable" rare pain disorder, I wanted to share my journey of health and recovery, in order to pass on the hope that special healing professionals once gave to me.
Seizing the Moment
Step into the Spotlight “Please excuse me if I stutter, I’ve never done anything like this before,” Joy warned the audience. My suspense mounted as she carefully navigated her stylish heels onto a stage in front of a hundred people. I watched, slack-jawed, as the words to This is Me filled the Continue Reading
Strength in Community
What inspires cyclists to race thousands of kilometers in the Tour de France? Many of them don’t even reach the finish line—their role is simply to help their team’s strongest cyclist win a stage, and earn the coveted yellow jersey. Success is measured by how well they contribute their unique Continue Reading
The Power of Hope
As my anniversary of a life-changing surgical complication approaches, I wanted to share the background of what led me to write about my journey with pain and the ultimate gains that resulted. It is my desire to pass on the hope that others once gave to me. But first, I Continue Reading