8 years... it's incredible that I have been running this blog for an ENTIRE 8 years! We have certainly seen our share of changes on this site. I started out very niche as a mom blogger, sprinkling little nuggets of my journey with mental health in between. As time progressed, I got more comfortable sharing... Continue Reading →
GED is an acronym that translated to failure when I was growing up. A person getting a GED was viewed as someone who would never amount to more than a fast-food worker. At least that was what I was told when I withdrew from high school in my Senior year and opted to go for... Continue Reading →
It was a mere 2 months ago that I was giving ya'll the dramatic update on my life. And now I'm back with some more, so let's get into it. I'll be honest, content creating whether on a blog or on another social media platform is stressful. I mean, if it's not an algorithm over... Continue Reading →
It's been quite some time since I've come here to this space to lay my thoughts down. And that's been by intentional design. Life has been an absolute whirlwind as it often has the propensity to be. Not too long ago, I updated you on life after Duodenal Switch surgery, but beyond that major life... Continue Reading →
Self Care is not a stranger to this blog! Self care and mental wellness mean so much to me because of my journey with mental illness as well as navigating the mental health of my close loved ones. I do my best to practice what I preach (though I fall short many times) which is... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing I encounter daily on my social media, it's the accusation that my existing in a fat body means I condone an unhealthy lifestyle. God forbid I'm not lamenting on how ugly I am, how dissatisfied I am with my looks and oooh how much better my life would be if I... Continue Reading →
I distinctly remember being a child and overhearing my mom talking with her friends in passing about how old they were and all the changes their bodies had gone through since arriving at whatever particular age. I remember thinking to myself how "old" 38 was. Laughable right? I'm 34 years old now and I realize... Continue Reading →
On this blog I have recorded hundreds of thoughts about every topic you can think of. That's why when my son was diagnosed with ADHD & Tourette's Syndrome I couldn't think of a better place to share my thoughts. If you'd like to catch up on those articles you can click here, here and here. If... Continue Reading →
So I know if you've been a reader of my blog or followed any of my social media pages for a while; then it's pretty obvious that I'm married. Yep, cat's out the bag, sorry to disappoint! *insert laughter here* This fact prompts a lot of people to ask me questions about dating and marriage. I... Continue Reading →
At least not at the moment. In a world that is becoming more and more vocal about "self love", "body positivity", and "loving your flaws", can I have an honest moment and say I'm struggling with that right now? I know, I know; it's an unpopular opinion but I just have to be honest about... Continue Reading →
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