How to Build Self-Confidence When Life Keeps Knocking You Down
Nicole
I had been fighting for myself for years and yet, never truly saw my worth or value. But now I finally did.
Authenticity
How to Be True to Yourself Even When You Stand Alone
Not far into the school year, I could have stopped caring too and stooped to the level of the other Teachers without anyone batting an eye.
Why Other People’s Words Hurt and How to Stop Letting Them Define You
Her pain was not mine to bear, but I could make sure I was not the source of more for her. I could have met her pain with more pain,…
Why I Never Told My Children Santa Was Real
That was what I was experiencing as I scrolled on social media and lived vicariously through other parents. On this particular day, however, I did not expect to experience a…
Why It’s Important to Listen When Your Child Asks for Help
...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 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 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,…