After losing over 40 pounds, getting pregnant, and gaining some back; my wardrobe has yet again been a struggle. None of my pants or shorts fit. Well, actually I did keep one pair of my "fat" shorts, but that is besides the point. Not only that, but it's summer. It is wicked hot and I... Continue Reading →
Life as a stay at home parent... Spend literally all day cleaning and what do you have to show for it at the end of the day? Having one child, being a stay at home parent was easy. I only had one little human to worry about. It was generally easy for me to keep... Continue Reading →
Hey Guys, Normally I am not one to give up on challenges, but I decided 15 was enough of my mental wellness challenge. My life went into crisis mode a couple of weeks ago and though I am doing better now, things still aren't 100%. I just thought it would be nice to inform my... Continue Reading →
Embraced in a hug he asks, "are you okay?" "Am I ever truly okay?" She says while holding back the same tears she has been consumed with for eternity. Happy memories become faded behind a door of shame and self wallowing. Itching to defeat the dark monster, but consumed with the thoughts of ending all... Continue Reading →
Day Fifteen. Take a break from social media today and focus on the life around you. This is something I have been trying to do more of lately. It is a bit disgusting how much of a habit social media is. It's like reading the morning paper. Today I unknowingly did stay off social media... Continue Reading →
I am not going to lie, I forgot about writing yesterday. I have been dealing with a multitude of life lately that my brain is not computing properly. So since I forgot yesterday, I decided to put days twelve and thirteen together. Day Twelve. If you are frustrated with your lack of spoons or your... Continue Reading →
Day Eleven. Focus on resting and relaxing today. Take a nap, sleep in, go to bed early. Well, I definitely didn't do much of relaxing today. I actually was much more productive today than I have been in awhile, so I guess that is a good thing..right? However I will take up that last notion... Continue Reading →
Day Ten. How has your mental struggles made you stronger? I would say the fact I am still here is something of itself. Strength is not determined solely on someone's physical capabilities. My mental struggles have been an ongoing "problem" for as long as I can remember. One might even say they have worsened as... Continue Reading →
Day eight. How do you make things harder for yourself and how can you reign that in? I don't purposely make things harder for myself, but I can see how some of my characteristics could do that. Perfection- The need for things to be how I imagine them or else it isn't good enough. Pressure-... Continue Reading →
