Mom Is Only Part of My Identity

Mom Is Only Part of My Identity

I always wanted to be a mother and it was such a gift. My children are now 17 and 14, and I have loved every stage. They haven’t all been easy, but being a Mom was who I was meant to be, but that is not ALL I am. I am a wife, a creative, a writer, and author, a...
My Word of the Year!

My Word of the Year!

What is a word of the year? How do you pick one? Do you need to pick just one? Here is my take on the word of the year. It doesn’t need to be one word, why not have more than one? Do what feels best for you! Write a letter to yourself. Don’t think just...
Do You Apologize for Your Emotions?

Do You Apologize for Your Emotions?

When you start to cry do you automatically apologize? It’s how many people respond because it’s what we have been taught. To protect other people’s feelings. To keep your tears for behind closed doors. Emotions are a sign of weakness and you will be...
Self-Compassion is The Key to True Fulfillment

Self-Compassion is The Key to True Fulfillment

In life we have a choice. We can choose happiness or focus on the negative. The path to true fulfillment starts with us. You cannot look to others to feel true happiness. The first step is to give yourself self-compassion. Validate your efforts, your struggles and...

I Let My Mother-In-Law Clean my House

Yup, you heard me right. My mother-in-law offered to come into the house and clean up. I was a Mom with young children. They are messy, they are time consuming and I wasn’t cleaning up after them because I was playing with them instead. I was able to shut out...