Why It’s Important to Listen When Your Child Asks for Help
Nicole
...Sometimes it's the little voices that keep the big voice going. Sometimes it's the little voices that matter the most."
When You Don’t Feel Ready, Take the Next Step Anyway
(This story is technically the continuation of THIS one where I detail what led up to this defining moment. If you are curious for “part one,” please check out my…
How to Heal From Emotional Abandonment by a Parent
Lessons Learned from an Emotionally Absent Dad My decision to leave started with a lie. I told the father of my children (and husband at the time) I needed to…
How to Self-Reflect After an Argument: What You Can Control
Recognizing Your Circle of Control Alright, we’re going to set the stage: An argument just happened and you’re alone with your thoughts about how everything went down. You don’t feel…
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids: What Most Parents Miss
If there is one thing you will learn about me, it is that I am not afraid of being transparent. I will tell you honestly that I had a problem…
How to Find Gratitude in Difficult Parts of Your Past
You Can Be Grateful and Still Not Want a Relationship Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission…
How to Focus on Progress Instead of the Finish Line
Line of Sight: The Journey is the Destination I am absolutely guilty of doomscrolling. There, I said it. Now that I have gotten that out of the way, I want…
How to Stop Seeing Yourself Through Other People’s Eyes
Storytime: Whose Reflection Are You Looking Through? As I sat next to my husband at the dinner table, we discussed the recent change of events. For the past four months,…