Coby MontoyaReflections in my 39th yearThis week I turned 39. Although 39 is not a milestone year, it obviously marks the last year of my 30s. Being an adult can feel weird…Mar 25, 2023Mar 25, 2023
Coby MontoyaThe Gift of Pain: 3 ways experiencing pain has aided meLately I’ve been dealing with some annoying physical pain in my lower back. With all “less than ideal” things in my life, I try to figure…Nov 18, 2022Nov 18, 2022
Coby MontoyaProcessing My Moms Death, a Year LaterOne year ago today I lost my mom unexpectedly. That morning she sent me a text which made it more shocking to my system. It’s normal I…Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022
Coby MontoyaThoughts On My First Motherless Mothers DayIt doesn’t feel that long ago that I wrote a blog titled Thoughts On My First Fatherless Fathers Day. I certainly didn’t expect to be…May 8, 2022May 8, 2022
Coby MontoyaStuff I’ve Learned While GrievingSomething I’ve been reminded of recently is the fluidity of life and how that relates to personal growth. Even though my mind impulsively…Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2021
Coby MontoyaGrief.I feel so stuck lately. Usually comfortable with words and expressing emotions I find myself unable to find the words to express myself and…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Coby MontoyaHow I Manage Feeling DepressedIn the past I’ve written about supporting loved ones with depression. But what I have never written about is my own depression. I tend to…Jun 27, 2021Jun 27, 2021
Coby MontoyaThe most helpful thing I’ve learned studying personal developmentI’ve been reading personal development stuff on and off since I was a teenager. I’ve spent a lot of time wading through helpful stuff and…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Coby MontoyaThe Death of Discourse: 5 reasons your loved ones think you are either Hitler or an America Hating…Over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen half a dozen variations of the same well meaning post. It’s the “We may have different views but…Nov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020
Coby MontoyaToday Is Yesterday’s Future, Stop WaitingA myth or misconception about life I used to fall into was that I was constantly waiting for something. It started as a kid. I was waiting…May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
