A Dream Deferred But Achieved!

20 years ago I was 17 years old and ending my summer vacation learning I was pregnant. An emotionally charged decision was made, and I dropped out of high school. All the ideas and notions I had of working in the legal field were put on the back burner to slow cook. The following year...

#FamilyLife: How We Socially Distanced Vacation

Socially distanced vacation? While there's a whole pandemic happening outside? Please believe that I'm aware! I understand that taking a social distance vacation during such hectic times is a privilege. If you have the privilege to vacation at this time, and want to do so safely; this article is about that! Elk Springs Resort Hubby...

33 Lessons in 33 Years

As I reflect on my 33rd year on this planet, I realize I've experienced a lot in a relative short amount of time. Below are 33 lessons I've personally learned in 33 years! 1. Mistakes will be made but they're not to be dwelled upon. 2. Growth is a painful but productive necessity. 3. All...

What I’ve Learned: 2017 In Review

I haven't done a year in review since the close of 2014. A LOT has changed since then and it's the only reason I'm going to write one for this year. So where do I begin? Well, I started my year off with a bang when I discovered that I had a goiter growing and...

There’s No Neat Way

I often separate my depression blog entries from my mommy blog. I mean, parenthood is supposed to be more about the growing pains of family life; how could depression possibly fit into that? Yea. Right. The more things change within my family dynamic I realize I can't really separate these two facets of my life....

I Couldn’t Avoid It: Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

Postpartum Depression (PPD), it's like a curse word to me. When I found out I was pregnant, I was extremely anxious especially after our previous loss. However, what I was more fearful of was the dreadful aftermath. I had two children already and both times I had bad, I mean awful postpartum depression. I knew...

5 Things to Know About Tourette’s Syndrome

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Life is a Tilt-a-Whirl

Without the option of getting off. That's what I feel like right now. I just gave birth two weeks ago, and surprisingly, I am adjusting pretty well. It's everything else that has my head spinning! Just because you have a baby doesn't mean life slows down so you can keep up. I wish! Within the...

Pregnant While Depressed

I thought of a million ways to address this subject during the course of my pregnancy. I couldn't figure out a way to broach the subject. Then I reminded myself about how candid I've always been in sharing my battle with mental health  (see this blog) and that this blog post should be no different....

What We’ve Learned In Marriage

Today I’m doing something a little different. I was committed to the idea of sharing how I’ve learned so much through marriage, but I felt like the story would be incomplete without the input of the very person I am married to. I’d like to extend a warm welcome and introduction to my best friend...