The process of building and nurturing a strong, supportive community is challenging. It takes time and energy... (lots of both, if I’m going to keep this honest). It can be uncomfortable, it’s time-consuming, and it can hurt when people leave or your tribe drifts apart. However, it is also one of life’s sweetest rewards. Big…
Read MoreI am a Scorpio. We are known for being passionate, fiercely loyal, and intense. So intense. With all these amazing traits (if I may say so myself), it is no surprise that when we fall in love, we fall hard. It is always a never before kind of love affair with us - often likening…
Read MoreFriends of mine suggested that I record myself reading my blog. It brings a different level of understanding because you hear it the way I intended. You can listen to me reading my story below. Enjoy. xoLina Who Am I? The Path to Rediscovering Myself Who am I? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself…
Read MoreMoving forward and embracing a new life starts with the little things. Day by day your emotions will change in an instant by something as simple as a smell. It is during these times that you start to look forward to the simple things that make you feel normal or even happy. For me,…
Read MoreCan anyone raise their hand ?? if they know the time-tested gift you give your girlfriend who is in the midst of a breakup and turning 40? I think that there is an unwritten 'Gift Guide for Women About to Get Divorced.' I'll let you do your research, and for the record, I think I…
Read MoreLet's talk about guilt. We've all felt it. In relationships, it is a silent killer, or at least it was in mine. I had a significant guilt complex that has taken me this past year of reflection to acknowledge. I felt guilty. Guilty for the lifestyle I wanted, guilty for wanting to live…
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