Skip to content

The Reflecting Pool Chronicles

The Reflecting Pool Chronicles

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Contact Me
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Journals

How to Keep Going When You Can’t See the Light

Nicole August 2, 2026 2 Comments

A guided reflection on hope, growth, and believing in yourself...

How to Build Self-Confidence When Life Keeps Knocking You Down

Nicole July 28, 2026 No Comments

I had been fighting for myself for years and yet, never truly saw my worth or value. But now I finally did.

How to Find Your Worth in an Abusive Relationship

Nicole July 21, 2026 2 Comments

An Open Letter to the Woman Who Has Forgotten Her Worth

How to Be True to Yourself Even When You Stand Alone

Nicole July 14, 2026 No Comments

Not far into the school year, I could have stopped caring too and stooped to the level of the other Teachers without anyone batting an eye.

Why Other People’s Words Hurt and How to Stop Letting Them Define You

Nicole July 6, 2026 No Comments

Her pain was not mine to bear, but I could make sure I was not the source of more for her. I could have met her pain with more pain,…

Why I Never Told My Children Santa Was Real

Nicole June 30, 2026 No Comments

That was what I was experiencing as I scrolled on social media and lived vicariously through other parents. On this particular day, however, I did not expect to experience a…

Why It’s Important to Listen When Your Child Asks for Help

Nicole June 23, 2026 No Comments

...Sometimes it's the little voices that keep the big voice going. Sometimes it's the little voices that matter the most."

When You Don’t Feel Ready, Take the Next Step Anyway

Nicole June 19, 2026 No Comments

(This story is technically the continuation of THIS one where I detail what led up to this defining moment. If you are curious for “part one,” please check out my…

How to Heal From Emotional Abandonment by a Parent

Nicole June 15, 2026 No Comments

Lessons Learned from an Emotionally Absent Dad My decision to leave started with a lie. I told the father of my children (and husband at the time) I needed to…

How to Self-Reflect After an Argument: What You Can Control

Nicole June 12, 2026 2 Comments

Recognizing Your Circle of Control Alright, we’re going to set the stage: An argument just happened and you’re alone with your thoughts about how everything went down. You don’t feel…

Posts pagination

1 2

Next Page »

Recent Blog Posts

  • How to Keep Going When You Can’t See the Light
  • How to Build Self-Confidence When Life Keeps Knocking You Down
  • How to Find Your Worth in an Abusive Relationship
  • How to Be True to Yourself Even When You Stand Alone
  • Why Other People’s Words Hurt and How to Stop Letting Them Define You

The Reflecting Pool Chronicles

©2026 Reflecting Pool Chronicles. All rights reserved | Blogarise by Themeansar.

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Affiliate Disclosure