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If one door closes, and another one opens, your house is probably haunted...
Happy (almost) Halloween! Spooky season has always been one of my greatest loves. I think over time, it has become sensationalized (like everything else), but to me, it has the same warm and exciting feeling as always. So much of my love for holidays stems from my childhood memories that my mom created for me. It's always interesting to me when people shun Halloween because of religion. I was raised with faith and religion, but still, my mom catered to the fascination and mag
Brittany Railey
Oct 303 min read


Reflections
While on my annual family vacation this year, I had a lot of time to reflect. Partly because I caught a vicious bug, so I was stuck in bed, but also because I as I age and heal, I'm able to see more through a clearer lens. I have been so many different versions of myself in the past 40+ years of this vacation. For a long time, I became full of rage whenever things would change at our favorite spots out there. I was so terrified of change, that I didn’t realize it could be for
Brittany Railey
Oct 203 min read


Fitting In VS. Belonging
The battle of fitting in is such a strange concept, yet it seems to control a lot of our lives and surroundings. Particularly in this...
Brittany Railey
Sep 243 min read


Find Your Tribe
I've been a bit quiet on here lately, as I have been going through some more shadow work, focusing on other parts of myself. Going...
Brittany Railey
Aug 82 min read
Shame/Self Loathing
Addiction is a bitch. MS is a MonSter. ADHD is a shithead. I have all three, so what am I?! Basically, I'm fucked... and not in a good...
Brittany Railey
Jul 143 min read


Attitude of Gratitude
Attitude, gratitude, perception, and peace... I strongly believe that this is the recipe for happiness. True happiness that you can feel...
Brittany Railey
Jul 102 min read


Bitchfest: MS Edition
I make a concerted effort each day to keep my brain in a positive headspace. Not because I’m in denial or disingenuous, but because I...
Brittany Railey
Jun 213 min read


Birthday Blues?
I just celebrated my 42nd birthday, which is very odd, considering I'm only 25. It's even more confusing that sometimes I feel like I'm...
Brittany Railey
Jun 173 min read


The ADHD of it All
Being diagnosed with ADHD at the ripe age of 39 has been a strange journey for me. It's been both eye opening and frustrating. At times,...
Brittany Railey
May 173 min read


Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.
This weekend I hosted a girls' night with the theme being Springtime and butterflies to symbolize change and new beginnings. While change...
Brittany Railey
May 123 min read


One Day at a Time
The slogan "One Day at a Time" is often used in AA. It's quite obnoxious when you're in the midst of something because it seems like the...
Brittany Railey
Apr 33 min read


Falling in Love with Life
Romanticizing things is my specialty. Maybe because I have such a wild and vivid imagination, I'm able to find or create beauty in pretty...
Brittany Railey
Mar 213 min read


Enjoying All the Colors of Life… Happy Holi.
My beloved Grandma was raised in India and enjoyed reliving her fondest moments in celebrating the beautiful culture that she loved so much.
Brittany Railey
Mar 152 min read


Friendship Friday
Those who know me well, know that friendship has always been VERY important to me. While most women I know and see, have focused on...
Brittany Railey
Mar 142 min read


Patience is a Virtue.
Whenever I find myself in a rut, feeling stuck and stagnant, I begin to get the itch. An intense craving for something fun and exciting.
Brittany Railey
Mar 63 min read


Quick to judge/Slow to reflect
One of my beautiful friends posted something a few weeks ago that really resonated with me deeply.
Brittany Railey
Feb 273 min read


“Not Like Us”
If you have a television, you probably just finished watching the 59th Super Bowl, which held the most memorable, iconic, and historic halft
Brittany Railey
Feb 92 min read


Community and Connection
We are two weeks into the new year and my heart is holding so many emotions, my brain so many thoughts. It's hard to keep up with myself at
Brittany Railey
Jan 142 min read


Party Planning on a Budget
The holidays have come and gone, and I am happy to say that I was successful in my decision to not purchase any new decorations this...
Brittany Railey
Jan 43 min read


Addiction, Adulting, & Grief… OH MY.
Turning 40 did a number on me and I did not expect that.
Brittany Railey
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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