Mom Blogger. RN. Mental Health & Chronic Illness Advocate. Thriving Through Adversity With Grace, Humor, & Profanity. Inspired to Inspire Others. ✌️
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, …
I was having a lovely conversation with an acquaintance when I happened to mention my blog. She asked me what it was about and I replied, “Divorce and Being a Single Mom.” Then she made a statement. One that left me at a loss for words. “But you’re not a single mom, he’s involved and …
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 …
I was sitting in a fast food restaurant, having lunch with my daughter after a day of shopping, when my then 7 year old nonchalantly asked, “I wonder why daddy picked her over you?” In a split second my chest tightened and I fought to hide back the tears. My head fogged up and I …
“When I’m with you, I’m standing with an army.” Ellie Goulding The first time I heard this song was at a live concert. I was on a date, but in that moment I was immersed in so much love and gratitude for my dearest family and friends. My people. My army. Finding your Single Mom Army …
Thank God It’s My Every Other Friday. You know the one I’m talking about. The one where dad shows up to scoop up the kid and you’re left in sweet, serene silence. My pup Molly asleep at my feet, chamomile tea on my nightstand, City and Colour radio on Pandora. No where to be, no …
After my separation, I realized that I had alienated myself from relationships FOR me. I also realized that I alienated myself from experiences FOR me. If I wanted to go somewhere or do something and it wasn’t kosher to HIM, then I didn’t do it. I felt like as a family unit we had to do …
Inspired. It’s been a long time since I truly felt it to my core. Waking up with purpose. Killing it during the day. Staying up late to complete a project, or research, or write verses staying up late ridden with anxiety and depression and fear. Today, I felt it. Truly. Inspired by my work. Inspired …