Less than 24 hours before I'm in the operating room. After 7 years of ups and downs with Ulcerative Colitis my story is finally coming to an end. I had hoped after the last surgery that my ileostomy would be reversed and I would be able to be "normal" again, but unfortunately my body had… Continue reading Grief, Gratitude and Grace: On Chronic Illness
Listen, I have a confession to make. I am sometimes a lazy mom. Introverted personality combined with anxiety and depression and chronic illness have made me more than exhausted or wore down at times. Even at my healthiest I have days where I am just NOT feeling it.
It's a beautiful Sunday morning and I slept 10 hours last night. I feel human again! Just a little update on the blog - I've added a subscriber link and would love for my fans to sign up. You get first dibs on any post and I'll be sending out weekly inspirational tips. 🙂 Now,… Continue reading One Flawsome Momma: I Am Not a Feather
"I'm better at _______." ""You're not as good as me at ________." Both statements that I cringe to when I hear them come out of my daughters mouth. Don't get me wrong, she is incredibly thoughtful, caring, gentle and sweet - but sometimes, like any 9 year old, she can be brutally honest/downright nasty, or… Continue reading How I Became a More Humble Mother in One Summer
Six weeks after my separation I created a dating profile on Plenty of Fish. I mean, damn, if he could do it while we were married then I could do it after the split, right? I went on my first date and we immediately hit it off. This man was handsome, charming, and funny. We very… Continue reading One Flawsome Momma: 11 Post Separation Dating Tips
