How I manage post Christmas disappointment

I’ll start off by saying I hate the phrase, “Christmas is over”. My husband has learned over the years that statement is guaranteed to put me in a foul mood if heard at any time Christmas day. I am sure my immediate eye roll is a reflection of my denial and disappointment, but I still loath the statement. It makes…
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a game of control | my eating disorder & road to self acceptance

  **Please note that the following post might be triggering for those currently suffering or recovering from an eating disorder.** One in four. One in four women have suffered from an eating disorder in their lifetime. I am within that 25%. In a twisted way, I used to hold a sense of pride in the diagnosis. There were times I’d…
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What’s on my queue | your Netflix and best reads list

I saw a meme the other day that couldn’t be any more accurate. Motherhood: a constant battle between going to bed early so you actually get enough sleep, or staying up late because it’s just so peaceful. Isn’t that the truth? I know I should choose the latter (and I do occasionally), but often find myself staying up late way…
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5 things I’ve learned in one year of blogging

This blogging journey — I’ve officially been on path for a year now. I silently celebrated last week how far I’ve come, the ups (and downs) and all I can and should be proud of. I knew I wanted to write on my milestone experience, and if you know anything about me, its taken much thought and reflection getting to the…
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Letting go of expectations

If I remember, I was making light of the day’s mishaps here – my broken nail, the chipped toe nail polish, the pulsing bug bite on my cheek, my highway driving anxiety, and the big TX hair I seemed to create that AM.. I was feeling guilty and quite selfish having woken Jonah up out of sound slumber to clasp…
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