A Text Is Just a Text…Right? (Digital Communication Anxiety & Why It Feels So Big)
So…the truth is that I’m a chronic over-thinker.Exhibit A: my texts and posts to…anyone, really. If you’ve ever stared at your phone debating whether to add an exclamation point, a…
Learning More About Myself
I’m learning more about myself. My perspective has changed. I’ve worked on challenging my tendencies to “be small,” not assert myself, and hide in a comfort cocoon. I clearly find…
Existing in an Existential Crisis
Woah, hold on. I know that’s a lot. Please stay with me. Let’s start with some painfully obvious facts. I’m Christie, and I am existing in this world, just as…
Deciding What to Do with Broken Glass
I noticed flickers of light on the ground. It was some sort of broken glass. I studied them for a moment, but just walked back inside my home. At this…
The Pear Tree: How does Growth happen?
Growth is a funny thing. I’ve been feeling down. It’s been a struggle. Where to next? I want so badly to move forward, but there was no mistaking it: I…
Can I just Skip to Content, Already?
I went back to therapy recently. I’ve lost my job, and I feel like my purpose has escaped me somehow. Now, I’m feeling restless, impatient–discontented. There’s an overall sense of…