Working through grief during the holidays. This is the 4th Christmas without my mom, the 4th Christmas that there is an empty chair at the table, the 4th Christmas that the air has just felt more empty without her loving presence. Grief around this time can be challenging, especially because growing up, my mom made … Continue reading Managing Grief During The Holidays
You can want a break from your kids and still miss them when they're gone. Co parenting is hard. Harder than I thought it would be. When my ex and I first split, my biggest issue was having to spend time away from Charlotte. The idea of it drowned me and made me feel helpless. … Continue reading You Can Be Happy About A New Chapter Yet Sad About The Changes It Brings
Mother's Day has been conflicting for me for a few years now. The last Mother's Day my mom spent on this earth was the one I told her that I was pregnant. The joy she had on that day was unmatched. The news of my pregnancy took away some of the pain, fear and sadness … Continue reading It’s Okay If Mother’s Day Is Hard For You
The news of someone close to me having stage 4 pancreatic cancer and just months to live is triggering and re-traumatizing. Her story reminds me of the pain my mom endured and how painful and scary it was for me to watch. This is just yet another reminder of many, that life is so short … Continue reading Finding Strength And Joy Through The Struggle
This holiday season is one I am very excited about - my daughter's first Christmas. I am excited to create the same magic for her that I had when I was growing up. During the holidays, we focus so much on giving to others to make them happy and fill them with joy. That's exactly … Continue reading Give Yourself The Gift Of Self-Love This Holiday
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