Antisemitism & Addiction… Part 1
It has taken me so long to write a new blog post. This post was originally intended to explore my personal current experiences with antisemitism and…
The First Time I Drank Alone
Submitted to Not All Big Girls Drink Wine Anonymously I remember the first time like it was yesterday. My routine was the same. Rise early, go…
I Could Have Tried Harder, But Perhaps I Wasn’t Meant To…
I looked in the mirror and reflected back on moments of my life. I said to myself, “you know Phoenix, you really could have tried harder at that.” And the truth is I absolutely could have, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. I could have tried harder, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. So today as we practice, give yourself permission to find the balance between effort and ease. Let go of ego and allow yourself to explore what that place of balance feels like.
Back To Therapy, Meetings, and The Future
Fall is right around the corner, and while I love this season, ’tis the season of listening to country music, counting crows, and feeling the feels.…
A Love Note From Yoga…
Come home to meAnd I will put your feet back on the groundAnd if the ground isn’t where you long to beWe can improviseSweat is sweetBut…
Don’t Body Shame ANYONE, Ever.
Make no mistake, the title of this piece is a full and complete sentence. I vividly remember the first time I felt body shamed. It was…
Getting Older Sucks and I Want Botox
I finished writing this last night and immediately felt gross and ashamed. I said to myself, “Phoenix, you ungrateful brat. How could you be complaining about…
The Silent Struggles of a Gray Area Drinker
If you haven’t heard of “gray area drinking,” it’s something I suggest googling. In short, gray area drinking is the space where seemingly successful members of…
The Beginning
And suddenly, it woke me like sirens in the night All of my silver linings, glowing vibrantly in front of me I stopped looking for the…
