It's the eve of my 43rd year and approaching the end of another year and the beginning of a new one. This time I always find myself...

A year and a half into my recovery and I continue to mourn what was once me. Learning to accept this new norm or what the doctors call...

Finding the right words to say to someone who lost a loved one is probably one of the most challenging things. How do you find the right...

I remember watching the Disney Pixar movie Inside out with my kids trying to decide which one of the emotions I liked best. Joy being way...

My last post "I forgive you ...Ria", Took more out of me than I expected. It was certainly a weight released from my heart, which was my...

The last few weeks have been energy depleting. It was definitely a test on speaking my truth and creating clear boundaries. I had to step...

The start of a new year always seems like a catalyst for change or at least the intent. It almost always has something to do with...

Let's start off with a little background on this video. This was recorded on February 11, 2022. 14 days after I was finally discharged...

Two more days until Christmas. While people are frantically shopping for last minute gifts I'm here lounging on the sofa trying to soak...

“Happiness” There are so many layers and complexities to this word. Is it an emotion, a thing, an adjective. A state of mind. How does...

I remember being in the hospital and being transferred to ICU in the middle of the night. The anxiety and fear was on a high. The nursing...

It's official! My birthday month has come to an end so we can officially put up the Christmas tree. I'm honouring my inner child and...

Just a few days left until I celebrate my Miracle 42 and boy have the last few days been an emotional rollercoaster. To be quite honest I...

Do you ever have moments when you're in the middle of a conversation and you feel anxious, dizzy, nauseated or just unsettled? Or maybe...

Good day you amazing people. It’s officially my birthday month and after being given a miraculous 2nd chance at life this Birthday is...

A warm welcome to all you beautiful people. Thank you for joining me in this new chapter of my life called Ria 2.0 as I navigate my way...