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Relationships

06Jul

Change Your Mindset Change Your Life

The mind is a powerful thing. It can be a great tool or a serious adversary. I’ve struggled with situational depression and anxiety on and off throughout my life. while never easy, when struggling with mental health challenges, the concept of changing your mindset, changing your life is much more difficult to do.
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11May

Normalizing Momcations

Viva Momcation! I saw the perfect hashtag recently- #momsgonemild. Back in the old days when we had endless energy, and far too much confidence, the idea of a chilled out time with the girls was not on the agenda. Dancing, boys, bonfires... the busier the better. Now that life is busy in its own way, I find myself craving simpler moments. So here’s to the new era of moms gone mild! 
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06Apr

Grief and a Girls Trip- How I Found My Way Through The Pain

My life changed so much in the last 4 years. Our family grew from 0 to 2 kids then 2 to 4, then back to 2. Navigating my role as mom in a pandemic, becoming the primary teacher, figuring out my job amidst it all. Fighting a corrupt foster system and getting all too familiar with our legal system in the process. Helping broken children become whole again and watching them leave against their will. Helping my remaining children cope with the tremendous loss they felt while grappling with my own grief. There was no rest for the weary. And I was WEARY. 
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23Mar

Setting Healthy Boundaries

I didn’t want to be viewed as the problem for setting someone off when I could just as easily let it roll off my back. When I was younger, I was much more vocal about my opinions and it didn't go over well sometimes. I found myself avoiding these confrontations and silencing myself for the sake of the relationships...
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