Valley Roots

11/08/2025

This week of self care, in review. I ate some things I love but that don’t love me back, so this weekend means healing and rest. Doubling down on the parts of humanity that still make sense- and keeping my servant heart.

11/05/2025

SUPPRESSING YOUR EMOTIONS MAKES YOU SICK.

10/31/2025

such truth, Mr. Emerson; transcendentalist thought is much needed right now.

10/29/2025

Sunshine is the real MVP with chronic illness. If you can get 15 mins a day soaking up the rays (even on a cloudy day!), you’re healing your immune system. No pills or shots required ;)

10/23/2025

Hey friends, let’s not forget: all we have to do is what we can with the energy we have. Don’t get weighed down by all the hurt, grief, and suffering around you. Look away from the barrage of negativity. Feel your feelings, give them space. We are meant to be human, not machines. As hard as it is right now, don’t get disheartened. Humans need to collectively dig deep down inside and find all the goodness we have to give and give it when we can if we can. And if all we have to give is to keep ourselves alive, please, let’s just do that. Turn off the news, put down the phones, love yourself. Relentless self care. Cry when you need to. Eat good food. Drink healing things. Hug your loved ones. Pet your dog. Go for a walk. Write. Call a friend. Call me if you need to. But please, just stay. That’s it. 🙏🫶🏼🕊️☮️

10/22/2025

Thats it.

That’s the post.

10/16/2025

An excerpt from my book- an expose about how we've treated out neurodivergent children in our education system. It discusses addiction & the importance of meeting children where they are at to develop their gifts & strengths.

10/12/2025

I've started a Substack for my writing- if you're not on substack, it's a great place to get away from the noise, video clips, and the like. This is an excerpt from my book.

a plea from a teacher who can't take anymore- an excerpt from my book titled "You Should Probably Quit Teaching", which is still in the works, but this needs to be shared.

10/09/2025

What like it’s hard?

Yes, it is hard.

It’s hard to recondition.
It’s hard to advocate for yourself.
It’s hard to love yourself when you only knew self loathing.
It’s hard to love others if you don’t love yourself.
It’s hard to see alcohol everywhere and say no thanks.
It’s hard to be left out.
It’s hard to lose friends and let go of family.
It’s hard to become someone you forever avoided.

But it’s also hard being sick, miserable, and hung over.