I believe that the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and for others is share our stories…
This is my blog.
It is a space where I share my thoughts and my feelings.
It is about growth, healing, and the experiences that have shaped me. I write for myself and for anyone else that might identify with the journey I’m on. A journey to become better and stronger through the struggles that might otherwise take us out.
Some posts explore themes like healing, betrayal, purpose, and transformation. While these reflections are honest, they are not meant to identify, implicate, or harm any specific individual or institution. Any resemblance to real people or events is entirely unintentional or symbolic.
I share these stories to connect—not to call out. If something resonates, I hope it helps you feel less alone. If something feels familiar, I trust you’ll read with generosity, knowing that we’re all doing our best with what we carry.
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Houston, we have a (communication) problem.
We communicate SO much, you would THINK that we should be good at it! But MISCOMMUNICATION happens every day. While some miscommunications are funny, harmless and GENERALLY discovered quickly, far too often they can turn serious, personally damaging and never even get recognized as miscommunications at all. Read more
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End of the Year Reflections
For a minute I thought to myself “why do I bother with this exercise when I have no idea what the year has in store for me?” and yet having set my intentions really held me true to myself. It was almost like the anchor for my year. Read more
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My Favorite Books from 2022
I LOVE to read. When I read time is bent – hours go by and it feels like minutes. It refreshes my soul. This year I read and reread some GREAT books – some new ones published this year and some older ones. It was hard to choose but here are 10 of my favorites… Read more
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Christmas is Ruined – Part Two
Christmas truly was the most wonderful time of the year. I felt safe and loved, surrounded by family and lots of Christmas cheer. Then my family was torn apart. Instead of Christmas being my most favorite time of the year, I dreaded it. I dreaded it because I couldn’t ignore what a sad path my… Read more
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Christmas is Ruined – Part One
The best Christmases have nothing to do with presents and food. Two of the best Christmases I ever had started out with the feeling that Christmas was ruined. Here’s the story of my first wonderful Christmas disappointment. Read more
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Redefining “Financial Power” Rethinking “Financial Freedom”
Financial power. What does that even mean? To most of us “financial power” means: the rules don’t apply. It means: the system bends to your favor. It means: greed and arrogance. It is rarely associated with anything good. And what is financial freedom anyway? Do you have to have financial power in order to have… Read more
Richelle Hofer 