Come February, I’m struggling to get through the days of autoimmunity… having been exposed to illnesses, bacteria, and viruses a toddler’s immune system should fight off, but my defenseless, suppressed immune system cannot.It’s a never ending battle: “Do I push through this, not knowing if i will feel better or worse the next day?” “Will… Continue reading Walking Away.
This Little Light of Mine.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with anxiety or depression, please call: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's website by clicking on the link provided above.Get help today.💛☀️🌻 November of 2019, was nothing I could have expected. It was nothing anyone could have expected. I wonder… Continue reading This Little Light of Mine.
The sun came out today,
and I realized how important it is for me to stand on my own two feet. I wish I could have realized that lesson when you were here. Your smile was so contagious. Just looking at it in pictures, it's become a reflex for me to smile back at you. The love you had for… Continue reading The sun came out today,
Kintsugi.
I'm never going to be THAT girl. Composed and "PERFECT". I'm a jeans a tee kinda girl - with imperfect skin, scars galore, and improvements to be made. I'm sick all of the time, and REST is number one for me to continue to "human". I've broken countless times, but the important part there is… Continue reading Kintsugi.
Lyrics Are Healing. *Explicit Content*
Music is the one thing that will align my scattered thoughts, hurt, and anxieties into an organized fashion. My husband and friends describe my mind as a "squirrel". Personally, I would take it a step further, adding "on a highway". I'm terrified to lose a thought... so conversations with me are pretty spastic. I have… Continue reading Lyrics Are Healing. *Explicit Content*
Q: How am I ok with this??
A: Well, there are endless reasons, but let me begin by saying how PROUD I am of my husband! He hit his 30lb weight loss goal and is feeling and looking better than ever! Explanation for my not being defeated, for my head held high, and my motivation to keep GROWING? I have already had… Continue reading Q: How am I ok with this??
When a song is the definition of you…
I'd like to tell you that my sky's not blue, it's violent rain And in my world, the people on the street don't know my name In my world, I'm seven feet tall And the boys always call, and the girls do too Because in my world, I'm constantly, constantly havin' a breakthrough (Hmm) Or a breakdown, or a… Continue reading When a song is the definition of you…
Hurt people hurt people.
A Rare Lesson in Life Click above to watch an amazing story of kindness and empathy. She paints such a beautiful picture of all that our world could be, if only we all remembered that everyone has a battle they're fighting. All that we need to do is be kind. It sounds so easy, when… Continue reading Hurt people hurt people.
I’m tired.
I'm tired. Brady, thank you for believing in me. You are an inspiration to me and for me to continue to do better, in hopes that I help at least one more person in this lifetime of mine, however long God has given me to live this life. As long as you are by my… Continue reading I’m tired.
Upside Down.
My upside down is filled with: Nights to sleep - while I lie awake, Time for adventure - is the time I take, to prevent getting sick, to prevent the pain today, to prevent an asthma attack, to rest for tomorrow's plans - so I lay down, to pull the energy from anywhere around me,… Continue reading Upside Down.
