Motherhood Is Not Easy When you get pregnant, whether it’s planned or not, there are certain things you know to expect. For example, you know you might have to deal with morning sickness, all day (and night) trips to the bathroom, and even the possibility of pregnancy related medical issues like preeclampsia and diabetes. And […]

“But you dont look crazy…” I can’t count the number of times I have heard this said to me when I tell people I struggle with mental illness. As a first time single mum at 32 years old, somehow I manage to look fairly put together when I go out. I brush my hair; I […]

To the young woman just graduating high school, unsure of where your life should go, know that God has a plan for you. To the professional woman working 2 jobs or extra hours to provide for your family, longing for a little appreciation every now and then, know that you are invaluable to your Heavenly […]

Today was the first time I’ve ever been able to look ahead into the future with hope and excitement. And I’m not talking about the next month, or even next year. This morning, as I looked at my son cooing and giggling in his bassinet beside my bed, I saw a future of running around […]

**It is never too late to be what you might have been.** This past year has been a true roller coaster of emotions and experiences, the kind that leaves your head spinning and your stomach in knots. In my youth, I reveled in that kind of whirlwind lifestyle. I lived solely in the moment: dancing […]

I am just trying to make sense of the spell you had on me, how you twisted reality howevet you pleased. With your hands around my throat and my back against the wall, no point in saying no, that’s why this is all my fault. I can’t even say what the reason was, for letting […]

Cheers to waking up! Cheers to deciding to face the day! Cheers to getting up and getting dressed (Dont give up if you’re still in PJ’s!) Cheers to not backing down Cheers to not giving in, Cheers to keep getting up again, Even when the shadow wins. Cheers to random panic attacks and midnight  crying […]