Tag: mental health
The Awakening: Not Every Workout Needs To Be Near-death
8! 7!...5!...3! 3! 3!...1! Ah! Catch your breath, take a sip, we move on to…the next near-death move in (insert any hardcore bootcamp-context workout...
In Defense Of The Bad Kid
Last month my daughter came home from preschool telling me about a little boy named Charlie* who ate all the classroom snacks, and so...
What A Box Of Rocks Taught Me
It was a warm day in February-a rarity in the Midwest. The kind of day when people put on their t-shirts and head outside...
Recognizing The Value Of My Time
I've been quietly working on retraining my brain over the last few months. Last year I came to a harsh realization: I am not...
When Motherhood Feels Unfair
“Sometimes motherhood feels unfair.” The words tumbled out of my mouth and landed on what seemed like deaf ears. I felt unseen and undervalued....
I’m Jealous of Men
I'm jealous of men.
There, I said it. It's out. In public. For everyone to see. I'm jealous of men. Not for the typical reasons...
Women’s Night, and Every Night, We Are Seen
Seen. In a room full of 2,500 women and 200 volunteers. We were seen.
This winter, Traders Point Christian Church (TPCC) held its second Women’s...
The Problem with Caring: Compassion Fatigue
I often lay awake at night and wonder what it feels like to go to bed and drift off to peaceful sleep without the...
The Quiet Sunday
It's Sunday, late afternoon. I'm sitting in my favorite spot on the couch, reading a book and sipping tea. The laundry is folded and...
You Can Leave the Room
Arriving at Costco when the doors open is a recurring life goal that I have. I find the bustling concrete entryway like my personal...
A New Winter Perspective
It's winter in the Midwest. Oh, Joy. (Insert forced smile here). As a human who thinks she may be part plant, I struggle to...
Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
I absolutely love the onset of fall, and even as winter rolls in, I can appreciate the fun of snow and the joy around...
Making the Difficult Decision to Rehome Our Dog
This post is going to start with some backstory. If you’ve read anything of mine before, you know that my little family is a...
Living in the Gray on Social Media in 2023
Most of life is in the gray. If you’re confused, please read on. For the last few years, I’ve been continually exhausted by the...