Posted by in Family, Self Development Why, at times, does it feel like the hardest thing we’ll ever do, is live this life for ourselves? Take narcissists out of the equation, and it seems kind of backwards, doesn’t it? We come into this life as a single, whole person. We start whole, because we know no different. As we grow,…Read more »
Posted by in Self Development Every picture I have is either of my children or with my children. Until now, I barely owned a professional photo of just myself, but that never bothered me in the least. Why would it? My family was my life and devoting every part of myself to them was something I thought should and would…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized If you’re like me, this year’s Valentine’s Day will be looking a bit different from ones past. Valentine’s Day used to be another day in which I received a material gift and gave a material gift. It was also a day of acknowledgment of my significant other, but let’s be honest, gifts. Whether I received…Read more »
The first time I saw this picture of my son, I thought, “Boy, don’t you ever lose your innocence or your will to fight for what you believe in.” This was taken two months ago, and as the days move forward, so does my frame of thought. I’ve become more progressive, more aware, more reflective,…Read more »
Posted by in Family, Parenting, Self Development I’ve spent the good part of a year in a state called “Grief.” My grief is not unique to others. My grief is not a new kind that’s never been felt before. My grief is not deeper than someone else’s. My grief is not different at all. My grief is the same kind you feel.…Read more »
Posted by in Family, Parenting, Self Development I was sitting on a secret for almost a week before I decided to call my father. He had noticed I was distant the past few months but I didn’t let on that it was anything more than stress at work, stress with the kids or the usual busyness of life. I could tell he…Read more »
Ok, so here’s the honest to goodness truth, divorce sucks. I know, shocker. The process is horrific, painful and gut-wrenching. Sharing custody of your children can really suck, too. But it can also give you, as a parent, the break you never knew you needed. I can’t tell you the last time (before my divorce)…Read more »
Posted by in Family, Mothers, Parenting, Self Development Do you like change or do you hate it? Do you thrive off it or does it paralyze you? Are we meant to stay the same forever, or does learning happen in the process of change, growth and evolution? I think we all know the answer, so why are we all so damn afraid of…Read more »
Posted by in Family, Kids, Motherhood, Mothers, Parenting, Self Development Well if this isn’t a long time coming, I don’t know what is! I’ve had SO MANY requests for a Store on the blog. What I hear most often when I write memes or little quips is, “I’d totally wear that on a shirt!” Well, NOW you CAN! This is coming to you, my…Read more »
Posted by in Self Development To the Ones Who Left, I don’t think we understand the magnitude of pain until we experience it, live in it and see it through to the other side. At the beginning of my separation from my now ex-husband, my life was in chaos. Literally deconstructed. Emotionally devastated by a life changing decision I made.…Read more »
