Today I'm chatting healing and navigating medical trauma, mental Healthcare and practicing gratitude intentionally. Circles Support Group App (open September 11) -https://circlesv.page.link/SCyP5fyFU7muAhJK9 https://youtu.be/OoSsmfVmewQ
1 Year Surgiversary – 4 Take Aways from Duodenal Switch Surgery
I can't believe I am even here to discuss being 1 year post op Duodenal Switch. I've sat down to write this a few times, but every time I've tried, I find myself choking up on the tears. This journey started long before I landed on any operation table. The time it took to get... Continue Reading →
Page Relocation – Making Moving in Atlanta Easy
If you've been a visitor to my blog, then you know that I recently moved. If you've recently moved as well or you're in the process of a move; you know how DAUNTING said process can be. Personally, my family and I opted for movers. It was a great idea in theory, but only when... Continue Reading →
Disordered Eating Doesn’t Magically Go Away with Weight Loss Surgery
If there's one thing that truly gets under my skin, it's the misinformation that exists at large about intentional weight loss. I grew up in the late 80s straight on through the 90s. I am a product of Slim Fast, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons ads. I will never forget the amount... Continue Reading →
#YouTube: Hip Replacement- FINALLY!
https://youtu.be/aNmn0FTHwbE Today I'm chatting about finally reaching my ultimate goal of hip replacement, what's on my agenda with business and how therapy is helping me be more intentional.Blog: http://atomic-temporary-80270484.wpcomstaging.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/a--j-podcastInstagram: @apybeautyllc
My Therapist Broke Up With Me
Breaking up with your therapist might seem like a weird thing to say; but I assure you it's not as weird as it may sound. Although a professional relationship, therapist-patient relationships have the unique component of an intimacy due to the nature of what gets discussed in sessions. A trust has to be built in... Continue Reading →
A Dream Deferred But Achieved!
20 years ago I was 17 years old and ending my summer vacation learning I was pregnant. An emotionally charged decision was made, and I dropped out of high school. All the ideas and notions I had of working in the legal field were put on the back burner to slow cook. The following year... Continue Reading →