Last year around this time, my best friends told me that they felt like I was neglecting them. They were disappointed and hurt by my actions. It felt like a punch in the stomach because I was in my own world and didn’t realize they even missed me. I was going through stuff, not wanting…
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10 bad habits to break now before your daughter picks them up
Becoming a mom was the best thing that ever happened for me. When I became pregnant, it was during a period of me trying to figure out what was next for me. I was looking at my life of so many missed opportunities and couldn’t see a way to get back on a path towards…
I Love You (Even When I’m Loving Myself)
One of the best things that happened to me when I became pregnant with my second child was having the ability to prioritize what was important in my life and what wasn’t. At that point, things that seemed like big issues before didn’t matter as much. It’s like that when you’re working with half the…
Do you feel comfortable asking for help when you need it?
I had an encounter with a woman once that I just couldn’t get off of my mind. I was at the gas station when she walked by me, pushing a shopping cart. The woman had a small boy with her, and her cart was filled with various items that were clearly their personal things. As…
7 Ways to Support Women (and Ways to Uplift Ourselves)
Every year when International Women’s Day comes around, everyone starts shouting out women they admire or who inspire them. I love that! It’s always good to acknowledge those who help us, especially publicly. One thing that seems to get lost in the message, though, is the theme of the day. Yes, International Women’s Day has…