"Do I measure up?" Have you ever asked yourself this question? Whether consciously or not, pondering this concept is all too common ... And if you're reading this and nodding your head, I'm sure you'll also agree that it is a hard habit to break. This year, one of my personal goals has been to … Continue reading More Than A Number
"A Mom's hug lasts long after she let's go." It was the day my mom died, and in a single breath past the moment the doctor broke the news, a stony wall had been built around my heart. That wall was determined to keep reality out. Of course, it was a fruitless effort. "So you're … Continue reading Death Ends A Life. Not A Relationship
I'm pretty sure if you hopped in a time-machine and went back to 1995, and asked the parents of 4 year old Heather Jane to describe their middle-child in just one word, they would have looked at one another and blurted out "Stubborn," without a second thought. This trait has been a part of me … Continue reading Getting Stuck in Stubbornness
"If you need anything, I'm here." "Everything happens for a reason." "Time heals all wounds." Do these overused, tired platitudes make your skin crawl? If so, join the club. Something I've learned in the tough moments of my life, is that we, as a general society, really struggle with expressing genuine empathy for one another. … Continue reading Stop Waiting For The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
'Identity' ... It's a concept that goes far beyond ambiguity, yet still plays a pervasive role in the lives we lead, every single day. But as relevant as it may be to each of us, it somehow still escapes the grasp of being 'easy to explain,' especially when it comes to discussing the times when … Continue reading Redefining My Identity Without The Title Of “Daughter”
It's 2019. Everyone is busy. Everyone tired. Everyone feels the pressure to do more ... to be more ... to achieve more. The time in which we are living tells us to go, go, go, and it often seems that nearly everyone around us is wearing 'Busy' like a badge of honour. Ironically, this pressure to perform seems to … Continue reading My Self-Care Style
Heather Jane 