Ren’s RealityThe Many Masks of GriefThis week marks one year since the 3 strokes that landed me in the hospital at the age of 30 — confused, jolted, and unable to function…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Ren’s RealityWhat is Love?Alright, we all know the song, but what IS love, really?Jan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
Ren’s RealityI’ll Say it Again. Love is an Action.I think we tend to get hung up on the idea of a fairy tale romance. I know I did, for a greater portion of my life than I care to admit. I…Jan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
Ren’s RealityToxicity Isn’t About a Person, but a Relationship as a WholeIt’s not uncommon to go scouring the internet for clues that your partner is exhibiting toxic behaviors when a relationship starts to go…Dec 14, 2019Dec 14, 2019
Ren’s RealityA Vaguely Inspirational Tale of Trials OvercomeI’ve hit rock bottom more times than I can count over the course of my life. I always prided myself on my resolve to take each of these…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
Ren’s RealityLearning Conflict Resolution Post Stroke Changed How I View ConflictNo one tells you that after a brain injury there are ‘blank spots’ left in your brain that need refilling. Imagine if your brain was a…Dec 2, 2019Dec 2, 2019
Ren’s RealityHere’s What Happens When You Fall For a Broken PersonThere’s a certain allure to it. Someone who isn’t easy to pin down. You have to work to figure him out. It’s like a puzzle. And as you lay…Nov 5, 20198Nov 5, 20198
Ren’s RealityA Lesson About Sinking ShipsLast night I had a dream about a ship that had capsized.Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
Ren’s RealityOur love was like the rain…I loved him fiercely, as broken as he was. Maybe I loved him in part because he was broken. I certainly found comfort in it. It was easier…Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
Ren’s RealityHow Having 3 Strokes Improved My Outlook on LifeI hit the floor laughing. It’s hard to say why I was laughing. I knew I was in shock but I also knew something in my brain had gone…Sep 5, 20191Sep 5, 20191
