I have always been open with my past, experiences I've had, and the different issues I have stemming from it. I have put a lot of thought into this post and debated back and forth on whether or not to write it because it is probably going to be the most vulnerable you've ever seen… Continue reading From Unhealthy to Healthy – A Tough Transition
-sigh- “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” - Thomas S. MonsonLife has a lot of curveballs and bumpy roads and because of that we learn from the experiences. That's not to say it was fun or the best for us in the… Continue reading Advice To My Younger Self
When it comes to abusive relationships everyone has their own experience. While some of the things we go through are similar, we cannot compare two to one another. Today I want to share some warning signs or red flags that I, or others I know, have experienced in their abusive relationship so that you know… Continue reading Red Flags of an Abusive Relationship
Often people are lied to, cheated on, abused, etc and become stuck in the past (or present) unable to close the chapter and move on. In order to be completely happy with yourself you must be able to, at some point, say that all of your past demons have been shut off. A large number… Continue reading 10 Words, 1 Person
Going through the process of trying to conceive a baby is a lot of work. There are a lot of things that you can do to help you track your ovulation and fertile days as well as things to do to help you better your chances of becoming pregnant. Below are a few things you… Continue reading 9 Tips for TTC A Baby
In this part of my Mental Health Series we will be talking about anxiety. For this series I asked real people living with these mental health disorders to share their version to help educate and spread awareness. Please know that no matter what mental health disorder you’re dealing with you’re not alone. Reach out, talk… Continue reading Understanding Anxiety
When you see those two pink lines or the positive sign on the pee stick you're supposed to immediately feel a sense of overwhelming love. You're pregnant. You're growing a small baby. Unfortunately, for many, being a new mom or just a mom in general has become an overwhelming sense of being judged. When it… Continue reading Being Judged For Our Parenting Choices
***trigger warning*** The author of this piece asked to be kept anonymous but without further ado, let's talk about fear. Fear is what keeps us alive everyday. Let me elaborate for you. Have you ever been so scared that your heart races, you're breathing heavily, and your nerves feel like they're electricuting you? That's fear.… Continue reading F E A R – Guest Post
Happy Halloween! Whew! I made it to the end.. even if I missed a few days! This has been a learning experience for me. Blogging everyday has been tough. It takes a lot of work and I definitely was NOT prepared for it. I have a lot of work to do and lots of room… Continue reading Blogtober – Day 31
Today I am going to share with y'all three things I do to help myself decompress. Calm down. Relax. Take it easy. Wind down. I used to handle stress so well but since becoming a mother, a wife, and a full time student all at once I don’t do so great at handling it anymore. Especially… Continue reading Blogtober – Day 30
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