Kristy

Fine.

I walked into my therapist’s office and made myself comfortable on her cozy white couch. For over two years now I have claimed the exact same spot on that couch — slightly off center favoring the left side (my left not hers). Just walking into the office puts me at ease. It’s a safe place.Continue reading “Fine.”

Where my real work begins

Two weeks ago, on the tail end of our family road trip, I chased Christian down the mountain that we had just climbed. He ran freely. He leaped from rock to rock with the confidence that the ground would support him. I tiptoed knowing any of the rocks could slip out from beneath me. IContinue reading “Where my real work begins”

Newport News One City Half Marathon | New PR. New Space to Dream.

You meet people. They change you. Late last summer, I met my friend and running coach, Kerry for happy hour. We were meeting to talk about my running and my goals in the disguise of sipping Moscow Mules. Her words were honest. The only thing between you and your goals is you. Look how manyContinue reading “Newport News One City Half Marathon | New PR. New Space to Dream.”

On Repeat.

Pay attention to the words that are on repeat in your head. This has been part of my observation practice this year. The things that are on repeat matter. They guide us. They influence us. They become us. Saturday morning I set out to run. Even with the best intentions I keep finding reason toContinue reading “On Repeat.”

How do you stay awake?

Last week I called my therapist in the midst of a low point. Panic had creeped in, and my next appointment felt too far away. Maybe she had an cancellation. Maybe she had an appointment for someone who really needed to sit on the couch in her office. She must have heard the panic inContinue reading “How do you stay awake?”