Unwritten Hope

Overview Do you have a passion for mentorship, project development, and social equity? You might be just the person needed to help develop this new program! We are looking for outreach volunteers to network with nonprofit organizations, professional businesses, and the community at large. The Lidi Wellness Community Development Program (Dream Team) helps entrepreneurs with barriers to launch…

That Deep, Gaping Hole Hey sunshine, How’s it hanging? Hopefully you’ve been having a sunny week like me. Hopefully you’re finding those little sparks of wellness throughout your day, even when the darkness is thick. For me, things continue to be up and down, but I’ve made some surprising efforts that I’m really proud of. I keep telling myself that the most important thing is to be tolerant of…

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Support About Me Portfolio Your help with my student debt goals would mean the world to me! I’m raising $80,000 to pay off my student debts as well as start fresh with my new wellness business. I’m tired of the cycle of borrowing from one source to pay off another and essentially never getting ahead. The hardships in my life so far aren’t going to stop me from reaching my goals. Throughout…

. When we pull up to the majestic resort, I can’t even appreciate it, because I’ve finally realized that I’ve made a terrible mistake. Why do I always let my ideals and whims get the best of me? Why didn’t I just explain to Lily that I have a very specific plan for how his trip is supposed to go, and thank you, but no thank you, I’ll take the bus like I’m supposed to? I wouldn’t be having…

. Somehow, even though I’ve hit a new low in my life, I feel better than I have in months. Maybe years. Fifteen minutes ago, I was crushed by the weight of my failure and the humiliation, and now I feel…almost light. Almost free. Like I’ve arrived home and am just about to unburden myself after the worst kind of bad day. For the second time, I’ve inadvertently faked a medical condition and…

. Thunder rumbles in the distance, nearly stealing the worn photograph from my hands. Even though I finally captured the perfect shot of the dark water rippling over the rocks, I haven’t been able to pull myself away from view. The support beam of the bridge isn’t doing much to shield me. I should go find shelter so I don’t have to deal with a wet backpack again, but honestly, I would welcome…

. My simmering panic flares to life when the pastor says we can kiss, and my hand flies up for a high-five instead.   Aero stares blankly at me, his dark eyes unblinking in his creamy, almond skin. With his midnight blue tuxedo darkened by the overcast sky, he is formidable, elegant, and overwhelmingly present. Is any of this real? The pristine, monied guests, nervously chuckling. My tight silk…

Well, shit. I’m still alive. I squeeze my eyes tighter to block out the intrusive light, but the afternoon sun is persistent. I’ve been in and out of sleep for who knows how long, but it seems that I’m truly awake now. With a moan, I stretch out my arms, cringing at the subsequent thump. It seems the half-empty box of Wagon Wheels has hit the floor. Or was it the Ho-Hos? I try to turn over and…

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#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing Lanie found herself wishing she was back in Qalcad, facing down raiders and gunfire and explosions rather than spend one more minute having dinner with her son. Luckily, Jennifer left to visit her family while Lanie, Ben and Dre had dinner. Ben sat on the…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing Lanie couldn’t think about herself. She had to think of the children all around the world who would die if she didn’t help them. She had to keep going. She was almost done. One more, and then she would retire, and give over the reigns, and finally get her…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing There was movement in the yard, and she flew to the window, hiding just beyond the frame to peer out. She was still for a moment, watching, then rushed out the door. “What are you doing here?” she exclaimed. Sitting on one of the patio chairs, Ben met…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing “Please don’t do this, Lanie!” Lena begged. “Don’t send Ben away! He really wants to be here. And he’s done nothing but try and help everyone here. All he does is give.” Lanie snorted. “Oh, don’t worry, I know all about his giving.” Finally dressed, Lena…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing Ben pounded on the door of the church until Pastor Bob opened it with a startled expression. “I need a guitar!” Ben yelled, shoving past to the sanctuary. Stumbling back, Bob shot her a questioning look, but she shook her head and rolled her eyes. “We…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing I didn’t get it before, about needing to take some time to think. When there’s too many things happening and you just need to be able to take a breath. I always thought that it was exciting. An adventure. But…” He gazed over the lake at the treeline. “I…

#strongwomen #writer #author #entrepreneur #blog #blogger #canadian #alberta #chapter #romance #drama #novel #asaviourspath #excerpt #writing All he’d ever wanted was to belong. He did what he could to look his best. He did whatever the cool kids were doing. He was a legend in his schools for being able to party all night and still pull straight-A’s later that morning, then go out again that…