“You need to go see a counselor.” The words stung. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted from everything I had to do and be—and this was the last thing I needed to hear. And honestly, I didn’t really know what I needed at that time, but I did know that I really needed support and…
You feel like a failure as a mom. But, you’re only a failure if… If what? I have the answer to that…and also how to know if you’re a good mom or not. So let’s start out with a little story about the perfect mother. (Spoiler alert: I’m not the perfect mother—not even close.) But,…
It’s not supposed to be this way. You had big dreams and great expectations only to have them smashed by the reality that life is disappointing. What do you do? How can you persevere when you feel like there’s no hope for change. It’s just the way life is—one disappointment after another—right? It feels like…
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“There was a six car accident on the highway this morning.” Said my husband. I was just waking up when he shared the news with me. Immediately my thoughts went to, “I hope my brother’s okay.” And until I got a text from him saying that he was okay, I couldn’t stop feeling anxious. This…
Being an overwhelmed mom was the last thing I ever thought I would be. There were times in my single life when I would feel overwhelmed. But it was NOTHING like what I experienced after becoming a mom. I just felt paralyzed, frustrated, and defeated. And…I felt that way ALL THE TIME. It never stopped….