by Alice | Jun 5, 2023 | Books, Creativity, Relationships, Spirituality, Wellness
My 10-year writing journey led to this simple iteration for loving discoveries. Photo Credit: Unsplash, Nitish Meena I recently began publishing short posts each week to connect with others in a heart-aligned way. I’ve been using my journalism skills to include...
by Alice | Apr 8, 2024 | Feminism, Relationships, Sexuality, Shadow Work, Spirituality
He left when I realized I deserved a secure, supportive, and sustainable romance. Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh | Published in “The Virago” Two months ago, I hit an emotional burnout wall at his house. He hadn’t been proactive about getting me home safe, as he...
by Alice | Mar 18, 2024 | Creativity, Relationships, Shadow Work, Spirituality, Wellness
Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh Last weekend, Anas and I ended our romantic partnership, and in my raw, cathartic processing, I wrote a song. I’m sharing the lyrics below and planning to record this beautiful song soon to post on my music page. While I let myself grieve and...
by Alice | Mar 11, 2024 | Creativity, Feminism, Relationships, Shadow Work, Spirituality
My college roommate and best friend taught me to appreciate small moments; I also saw why campus life shapes deeper bonds. Published in “Modern Women” “I’m planning Megan’s birthday. It’s a scavenger hunt. Be at her favorite coffee shop by 2 p.m....
by Alice | Feb 26, 2024 | Creativity, Feminism, Relationships, Sexuality, Shadow Work
Doing deep inner work attracts more supportive partners. Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh | Published in: “The Virago” Most women have heavy feminine wounds. Why wouldn’t we? We live in a patriarchal culture. Centuries of conditioning formed deep, rooted, unhelpful...
by Alice | Feb 12, 2024 | Abuse Recovery, Creativity, Relationships, Shadow Work, Spirituality
Transformation requires a cocoon. Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh | Published in “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life” Burnout caused my career to crash and crumble. Then, I discovered narcissism in my birth family and began healing from decades of abuse. Then,...
by Alice | Jan 22, 2024 | Abuse Recovery, Feminism, Relationships, Shadow Work, Spirituality
I’ve become a relationship expert, and I’m creating my version of success. Originally Published in “The Virago” | Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh Three years ago, I never thought I’d ever be monogamous again… or dating a man, for that matter. Monogamy meant...
by Alice | Jan 9, 2024 | Creativity, Ecstatic Dance, Relationships, Shadow Work, Spirituality
Conscious movement is an exciting, creative, and accessible healing modality. Photo Credit: Anas Qtiesh The first time I tried ecstatic dance, years ago, I thought it was weird. After years of partner dance training, I felt annoyed by the lack of structure. In fall...
by Alice | Jan 2, 2024 | Creativity, Feminism, Highly sensitive people, Minimalism, Spirituality
I’m a creative, sensitive woman who loves healing. Originally published in “Better Advice” Turning 30 felt wild in unexpected ways, as expected. I went through a complete cycle of feeling sorry for myself, guilty, and embarrassed for not having...
by Alice | Dec 12, 2023 | Abuse Recovery, Creativity, Highly sensitive people, Relationships, Spirituality
Each article expanded my topic expertise and empowered me to support others. A year and a half ago, I discovered and resonated with the “highly sensitive person” (HSP) trait found in 15-20% of most species. Gradually, I explored HSP research, found Dr. Elaine Aron’s...
by Alice | Nov 20, 2023 | Minimalism, Perfectionism, Relationships, Shadow Work, Wellness
Creating a “Not-to-do” list does wonders to relieve stress. Over the last 10 years, I’ve embraced minimalism to illuminate my priorities and simplify my life. This holiday season, I care about embracing the darkness with courage, creating space for...
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