Today I went back to work. I was nervous. There’s something about depression and it’s ability to twist and turn your thoughts into outlandish, negative distortions. I’ve always felt extreme guilt over being away while caring for myself. My psychiatrist tells me “if you had diabetes and you were sick you would need to take …
Tag: Inspiration
One Flawsome Momma: Single Mom Army
“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 …
One Flawsome Momma: Identity Crisis
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 …
Divorce: From Fear to Inspiration
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 …