life – Melanie Testa

Nurturing Growth: Caring for Plants and My Inner Self

There was a time when I thought working with my inner child was trivial, embarrassing, woo woo. No more. I realize now, that, when I, who am an adult, have big emotions, Little Melly is right here, hot on the trail of an injustice, that she is trying to help me avoid. Little Melly isContinue reading “Nurturing Growth: Caring for Plants and My Inner Self”

Using my Voice

I have been a journey of self love and acceptance, as I hope we all are. Some days, I would call it radical acceptance. As I mentioned previously, my Mom recently passed away. My Father passed a few years back and my sibling is no contact. I understand why my sibling went no contact andContinue reading “Using my Voice”

Emerging after a long silence

It has literally been years since I have utilized this space. The last time I used it, I lived in New York City. It was during Covid 19 lockdown. I was making some really comfortable masks, where all of my supplies were donated by my community. I had a two for one deal, where everyContinue reading “Emerging after a long silence”