Raising Girls

August 24, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Today, I found myself in a passionate (lets just call it like it is,) lecture to my oldest daughter about self-worth, self-love, and setting healthy boundaries. It’s hard not to feel passionate and want to move the earth with your words in a desperate attempt to make them sink in when you’re watching your child […]

The Weight of it All

April 19, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

I came home at 7pm tonight & after my entire family emptied out of my car, I remained inside. I told them that it was because my favorite song came on the radio, but really it was because I felt like I had a weight on my chest, an anxiety attack was setting in & […]

One Year Sober

November 5, 2018.Reading time 27 minutes.

I’ve had one year to think about this post, to decide what I want to say and how I want to say it. I’ve journaled endlessly. I’ve spoken in meeting after meeting. My husband and I have discussed this journey in pain staking detail. I’ve relived moment after moment. I’ve been more aware than ever […]

Running Away…Became Braving From Within

August 12, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

“I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say because of you, I didn’t give up.” -This is why I’m here today, but if I’m being honest, it all started in a much different way. Don’t worry, I won’t go back to the very beginning, but I feel it’s only […]