I remember sitting on the couch, pregnant with my youngest son, tears streamed down my face heavily pregnant with my youngest son. I had ALWAYS had stay-at-home mom vibes in my heart, but unexpected fear crashed over me. My life is significantly different now. I am in a healthy relationship. I OWN my own house. […]
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From Car Repairs to Extra Income
Ever wondered what you’d do if your car suddenly broke down? It happened to me recently when my power steering gave out. Let me tell you, I’m not exactly a car expert, and driving without power steering? Let’s just say, I was a sight to behold! But this incident got me thinking – what if […]
Empowering Change: Leaving My Marriage and Embracing Control for a Happier Life
The day I left my marriage, I wasn’t ready. I didn’t think that day was the day it would be over. It was like ripping off a bandaid. You know it’s going to hurt. You don’t want to do it, but you know it needs to be done. I made a commitment to myself that […]
Lose 14 lbs Without Giving Up Brownies: Embracing Balance and Better Choices
How did I lose 14 lbs and still eat brownies? My son just had his 15th birthday( what? ) and he requested M&M brownies with a scoop of ice cream on top. There’s no way I was going to skip out on that birthday celebration with him. Could I have told him I was on […]
Embracing Imperfections and Recommitting to My Goals: My Health Journey Continues
I have a confession to make. May wasn’t my month. I got off track with my health goals. Some of you may know, I coach my son’s little league team. Baseball/Softball is my favorite But when your priorities change, other things fall lower on the list. When baseball is in full swing, it leaves me […]
Perfectionism, Temptations, and Finding the Best Version of Me: A Journey of Self-Discovery
What’s the difference between Charity that eats ice cream and the Charity that doesn’t? That question was asked by my counselor today when I was telling her about my recent difficulty with the amount of sweets I’ve been eating. We were discussing perfectionism and how it affects tasks or obstacles we face. For me, I […]