Love is accepting your truest, most authentic expression of self, and allowing yourself to do the same with others.

If necessary, I cry. I pray. I rest. I'm fortunate to have quite a few strong, independent, loving, and unbiased women in my life that I can talk things through with.

I need the sun, sand and ocean to rejuvenate my spirit, the food to enliven my body and all of the familiar places, friends and family to revitalize my soul. I go for replenishment. For a kind of love that I truly know. For a place of belonging, always.

Forgiveness isn't simply an option or a good idea; it is mandatory for our restorative process.

My involvement is an extension of who I am as a person. I have found a sense of renewal and peace when I allow myself to be open to create, give, and fully participate in things that call me to respond from my core.

Love is accepting your truest, most authentic expression of self, and allowing yourself to do the same with others.

I love to paint. It's more of a hobby, but people love the paintings so much that I end up selling whatever I paint.