My Pain Has a Name: Adult Orphan Syndrome

GRIEF AND HEALINGGiving My Painful Emotions a Name Brought a Sense of ReliefNo Roots, Just Wings — Painting and Image by AuthorFor a decade, I thought losing my father suddenly at 19 was the most challenging trauma I would face. It took work and dedication, but my mother, sister, and I mourned, healed, and continued living.That was before my mom’sContinueContinue reading “My Pain Has a Name: Adult Orphan Syndrome”

Panama is Wild: Sloth Edition

Take a hike with me up the rainforest mountain located in the middle of Panama City, PanamaView from Cerro Ancon — Photo by AuthorI recently found myself planning a last-minute getaway to Panama City. Not out of a desire to start the new year with travel, although it turned out to be an incredible kickoff to 2024. I actuallyContinueContinue reading “Panama is Wild: Sloth Edition”

Colombia is Wild: Iguana Edition

TRAVEL MEMOIRSMy toxic trait is that I can’t not pet the animalIguana — Photo by Author.Growing up in Pennsylvania, my iguana experience has been relatively limited.So, when my husband told me about how Iguanas roamed his undergraduate alma mater’s campus in Cali, Colombia, and hung out in trees, I was understandably intrigued by the concept of strolling across campusContinueContinue reading “Colombia is Wild: Iguana Edition”