We are all only human, and all we can ever do is our best. Some days our best is getting out of bed and some days it's running a marathon..

Everything that you encounter does in fact serve you, even if it’s not ideal. It’s helping you to grow, it’s teaching you to persevere.

My childhood home may be gone, but the experiences I shared there are still very much alive, and they continue to grow each day.

I found my brightest light as a writer. I leave you with only one hope: that you, too, may find your bright light.

think the best way to let something go is to let it come at you and to feel the pain it brings.

The more we stay grounded in the present, the easier it is to control our reactions to unexpected moments.

I’m sure that you too have past memories that present themselves disguised as “personality traits.” Can you break the cycle?

There are people who love you and want to support you through the difficulties of life. Let them.

To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....

I truly believe that you cannot invest your love and support into others until you have invested it in yourself first.

Questions by Perri McGillivray P: This was another great introduction to the LYF theme of the month - support. Can you tell me a little...

Show all of your colors to the world and trust that they will be received by those that are meant to receive them.

To me, connection -- specifically to myself -- means feeling present and comfortable in my body and my mind. ..

I had to relearn how to connect myself as a human. Or, more accurately, I am relearning how to connect to myself as a human.

Social media is a wonderful place to stay in touch with distant friends and family, meet like-minded people, and to express ourselves.