It amazes me how family behavioral traits can continue for generations. The women on my mother ‘s side of the family are strong and independent women. I would imagine it has a lot to do with the fact that there were more girls than boys so my mother and her sisters had to do the… Continue reading Can’t Do It Alone
I did it. I approached her and quickly said we should get together some time and she responded “We should”. I walked away with mixed emotions about her response. Was she being sincere or was she just being polite to me? See, this is what anxiety will do to you if you allow it to… Continue reading She Said Yes
Anyone who knows me knows I love to read. I come from a family of readers. Seriously, I don’t know anyone in my family who doesn’t read. One of my favorite childhood memories is my mom and I visiting a local used book store on Saturday mornings. It was the coolest place because you could… Continue reading What If I Say Yes
Happy Sunday Everyone, It’s been a while since my last post and I’m excited to share . I recently celebrated my birthday and I can tell you that I feel more alive and free than I’ve ever felt before. Someone called me a “free spirit” last week and I wasn’t sure how to take it… Continue reading Fearless is Freedom
I looked in the mirror the other day and saw something so special. What I see now is a woman I love. She is beautiful, gifted, kindhearted, and so much more. She possesses confidence once buried so deep she never knew its existence. What I see now is strength handed down from generations of strong… Continue reading What I See Now
Happy New Year! I haven’t posted much this year as I haven’t been feeling inspired. I spent the first half of the year feeling dark and listless. Lack of energy and desire led me to finally give in to antidepressants. My doctor initially prescribed a higher dose and we have worked together over time to… Continue reading 2015 Review
I like everything in my life to be in order at all times. I keep syncing calendar lists on my phone and kindle to make sure nothing is missed. My workspace has to be in order with minimal items on my desk. My personal and work emails have to be organized everyday into corresponding sub… Continue reading My House is a Mess and I’m Okay
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Audre Lorde I was reading a journal post earlier and this quote grabbed my attention. As an avid reader, I’m ashamed to admit that I know very little about the author but her words speak volumes. There are… Continue reading Self-Preservation
I have one question for you. Are you a builder or a destroyer? Every day each one of us has the power to build somebody up or to destroy them. Our tongues and actions are so powerful. I would venture to say however that our tongues are more powerful than anything. I spent a large… Continue reading Builder or Destroyer
My name is Chantel and I have an addiction to fear. Fear grips every part of my being all of the time. I am constantly on the edge of the cliff with fear and worry. Crippling fear has my life in neutral. I am so afraid of failing that I’ve quit life. Monday thru Friday… Continue reading Overcoming My Addiction
C-Sweet Chronicles 