A Letter to My Daughter About Christmas Stress
As prime Christmas stress-time seems to be approaching, I am reminding myself of the advice I would share with my daughter when she is an adult. It’s helpful writing this out so that it will help me get through it, just as it’s important to share these words with her one day. Dear Charlotte, Christmas… Continue reading A Letter to My Daughter About Christmas Stress
Yes, Moms – We Can Do What We Love
Children are raised to believe they can grow up and do anything. I was raised believing this, and I plan on raising my own children with the same mentality. This is my story, and how I’m able to say that “I do something I love.” When I was younger I loved writing, drawing, and doing… Continue reading Yes, Moms – We Can Do What We Love
How My Counselor Made Me Happy Again
I did it. I signed up to see a counselor. It’s been well over 8 years since I last met with a counselor: I was in college with bouts of depression and eating disorders. With counseling available through my university, it was an opportunity to speak with someone about my troubles and for free. I… Continue reading How My Counselor Made Me Happy Again
I’m Not OK Today
After a long day at work, my husband bursts through the front door loudly singing an upbeat song which I’m sure he heard on the radio during his drive home. Heck, I heard him singing all the way up the front steps, he doesn’t even need to announce, “Honey, I’m home!” He is the perfect picture of… Continue reading I’m Not OK Today
