The truth is, rarely can a response make something better - what makes something better is connection.

Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous and hurtful as believing that I'm standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen.

There's no evidence that vulnerabilty is weakness.

If we want to cultivate hopefulness, we have to be willing to be flexible and demonstrate perseverance. Not every goal will look and feel the same. Tolerance for disappointment, determination, and a belief in self are the heart of hope.

I think a lot of us are multiple things that don't always fit together neatly in a bio box.

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Cruelty is easy, cheap and rampant.