The One We Got
My fatherdeath came to collectjust like the othersan outstanding debt owedemotions to reconcile Mic Loving and living fully guarantee profound loss and pain. This is the price —the admission fee for a meaningful life. I had a hunch and shared it with my siblings, ‘he has the eyes of death; it won’t be long.’ Two […]
Curated
The Rest Of The Story – Part I Social media stresses me out—the Father’s Day posts elevated my blood pressure. ‘You are the best; thanks for all you do; you are always there for me.’ It’s sweet, but isn’t that the gig? To provide cheer, support, wipe noses, etc. But that’s neither here nor there. […]
It Ain’t Right!
Beauty sleep, they say…what a bunch of hogwash! It is the most miserable time of my day, tossing and turning all night. I have tried it all – melatonin, special gummies, Zquil, meditation – to no avail. I have officially hit rock bottom, how you ask? I may have posted on a chat group, ‘HELP- […]
Dumpster
The Breakup Y’all know I love an introspective ‘shrink sesh’! Strapping onto the hot seat is daring and brave; it screams, ‘bring it, I’m ready to unpack.’ So, when my therapist delivered a ‘Dear John’ letter, I felt disjointed. Whoa, you are breaking up with me; you are kidding. But I am so good at […]
Nina
Dedicated to my tell it like it is mother n’ law, Nina, who showed me what it is to be a ‘boy mom.’ These are snippets from my journals. Alzheimer’s is cruel and ugly. Nina was fierce and brave. I miss her. Candace Lynn McCarthy (January 20, 1947- May 28, 2021) May 24, 2021, The Call […]
Hamster Wheel
Here is to all the mammas drowning in a sea of sadness, playing the part, taking care of everything — and desperately trying to keep it together. All while being weighed down by the heaviness of emotions that keep piling on, simmering silently with resentment and disappointment…what happened to the fucking Cinderella happily ever after […]
F.L.Y. Girl
ToGETherJOYA space to share storieswith all sorts of ‘feels’ empowering womento pause, reflect and redirect `Mic Grow New Branches I desire to inspire women to unleash their voices with vulnerability and unapologetically share stories, including the ‘messy,’ thereby discovering a message of hope and unlocking chains of shame, fear, and isolation. These truths connect us […]
Gladiatrix
Sage Everett is the name I use in my writings when referring to women who do not wish to be known by their truths. Sage symbolizes the many women who suffer in silence. The name Sage Everett represents bravery, wisdom, and healing. And although these women aren’t ready for all to see, I do not doubt […]
Honky Tonk
My ramblings, some good ol’ fun in Nash with my cowboy! (A whole lot of nothing) Hell Yeah! The pinky promise we made early in our wooing still stands —no matter how crazy life gets, US time is non-negotiable. So when my hubby suggests we take a break from stuff and head to Nashville to whoop it up, the […]
Keep Growing
Spring is sprung, and hot dang, It smells normal! Crowded restaurants, overbooked flights, and no parking spaces, to name a few. Perhaps ‘normal’ is not the correct term, but I am delighted to put a handful of convos on sleep mode —covid and social distancing— to be exact. Move along, children; time to focus on […]