30s? Let's Commiserate

Navigating the Thirties, one crisis at a time!

  • Coping with Change

    ❤ Change is one of the most important yet difficult things to overcome. As they say, the only thing that stays the same is the fact that there will be changes in our lives. Sometimes, we just have to go with the ebb and flow, and deal with it. There are a lot of changes… Read more

  • Don’t Give up on Your Goals

    In life, there are a lot of things we cannot control. Many times, our goals have to do with certain people. For instance, to win an award, you have to compete with others and be observed by judges. You hope to out-better your competition and hope the judges choose you as the winner. We can’t… Read more

  • The Fear of Success

    I can’t believe I’m even writing this post, but my dream is coming true- I am going to be a published author! I still can’t believe this is real… After 30 years of hard work, writing stories, reading books, and never giving up hope, my dream is coming true! All I’ve ever really wanted was… Read more

  • Finding the Good in the Bad

    Life isn’t always easy, but what IS easy is getting caught up in the negativity. Negativity surrounds us on a daily basis, and it is up to us to deal with it and find productive ways to cope with it. The world sometimes looks pretty bleak, especially if we’re overly paying attention to the news.… Read more

  • Alcohol- Why it’s NOT the Best Escape

    REALLY old picture of me as a teenager I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 27-years-old. I had been dealing with symptoms of it for almost as long as I could remember, but that was when I was officially diagnosed by my psychiatrist. I choose to be open about my diagnosis. Mainly because I… Read more

  • Loss in Your Thirties

    I recently lost my grandmother, a pillar of fortitude in my life. This was not an easy loss for me, and I have been heavily grieving these past few weeks. My grandmother was one amazing person and, although I have always known this, sometimes you STILL don’t quite know what you have until it’s gone.… Read more

  • My Grandmother <3

    I recently went through one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my thirties- actually, my life. On January 24th, 2024, my grandmother took her last breath at 93 years old. It was a bit unexpected, since her health was considerably good, and it felt like I didn’t really get a… Read more

  • Managing Core Beliefs

    Something I talk about a lot in my field are “core beliefs.” These are internal ways that we see ourselves and the world around us. They can be both positive or negative, and can account for a lot of our behaviors and actions. The reason core beliefs are so important is because they are literally… Read more

  • Goodbye and Good Riddance, 2023!

    Below is an old picture from (I think) a New Year’s Eve in… 2016? I’m a pretty positive person overall, but I am not going to lie- this has been a really tough year for me and for a lot of people. There is so much hardship going on in the world right now and… Read more

  • Managing Stress When You’re Broke AF

    Tis the season, right? Yes it is- the season of stress, running around, making plans, and trying to get all of those gifts together. Honestly, sometimes it can really tire the shit out of me. Recently, due to some very high bills that have needed payment, my wife and I have been in a deep… Read more