From collapse to traction—field notes for the climb back.
You survive the collapse… and then you realize the aftershock hasn’t hit yet. You know this moment: you’ve been fixing things, stabilizing things, finally breathing again—then a new awareness slides in that says, What if the worst still hasn’t come to pass? Hello, my friends on Standing on the Ledge. Another post for today. Sometimes … Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm
Sometimes the “healthy choice” doesn’t feel healthy at all—at least not on Day One. You know this moment: you try to do the right thing, you change one variable, and your body answers back like you pulled the wrong wire. Hello, my friends on Standing on the Ledge. Welcome back. How are you today? How … Continue reading When Cutting Back Backfires
Some days, the storm outside is the easy part. You know the feeling: hands steady, eyes forward, doing what you need to do to get home safe—slowing down because arriving matters more than proving you can push through. Hello, my friends on Standing on the Ledge. If you’re new here, welcome aboard. If you’ve been … Continue reading You Can’t Live in a Hot Tub
Stability isn’t the finish line—it’s the platform you build from. You know that feeling: the day is finally moving in the right direction… and your brain still keeps one ear tuned for the next impact. You’re clearing the driveway, watching the weather soften, trying to stay ahead of the slush—and at the same time you’re … Continue reading The Plan That Keeps You on Solid Ground
If the world has taught you that promises break, you don’t “fail” the marshmallow test—you adapt.1 You know the feeling I’m talking about: you’ve waited for the callback that never came, the payment that never landed, the apology that never showed up, the “tomorrow” that kept moving. So when someone says, “Just wait—there’ll be more … Continue reading The Marshmallow Test Was Never Just Willpower
Phase 4 isn’t about a brand-new life—it’s about fixing the leaks in the one you’ve still got. You know the moment: you’re trying to get your footing, you’re telling yourself “I’ve got this”, and then a tiny alert shows up and your stomach drops—bank text, overdue notice, one more unexpected hit. You also know the … Continue reading The Overdraft Text
You’re running on fumes—and somehow still running. Your brain won’t shut up, your body won’t settle, and the day keeps replaying like it’s trying to win an argument. This is the moment you don’t need a perfect routine. You need a closing ritual. Tonight isn’t for solving your life. Tonight is for lowering the volume. … Continue reading A Small Bedtime Ritual When the Day Won’t Let Go
Some days you don’t need a big breakthrough—you just need your nervous system to stop screaming. You know the feeling: the light shifts a little, the days stretch a little longer, and suddenly your body wants motion. Not “a walk around the block” motion—pack the bag, change the scenery, get out of here motion. If … Continue reading When Restlessness Shows Up
If you woke up numb today, you didn’t wake up “broken” — you woke up protected. You’re still here. Even if you don’t feel inspired. Even if you don’t feel brave. Even if you don’t feel much of anything at all. You’re reading these words, which means some part of you is still reaching for … Continue reading The Shutdown Exit Ramp
Welcome to Standing on the Ledge, my dear Ledgewalkers, you rebuilders from the rubble. How are you today? I’m doing well. I’m actually scheduling this post. By the time you read this, I’ll have written it almost 24 hours in advance. That alone is a small sign that my structure is changing, and in a … Continue reading Rebuilding Life: Strategies for Personal Growth
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