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Overcoming Fear: Growing Through Life’s Challenges
Who I am? It was a question I kept asking myself as I went hiking through the forest, no trail in sight, by myself. If you know me, you know I’m a stick-to-the-trail kind of girl – or at least that’s who I have been. The thought of making my path through the underbrush used…
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Building Inner Strength: The Real Reasons I Workout
I was asked recently why I still workout. She commented that if she had my figure, it wouldn’t be something she needed to do. She went on to say she would actually feel confident. Two thoughts came to mind with this passing comment. First, I have had some of the lowest confidence in this body…
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Cherished Memories: How My Grandfather Shaped My Motherhood Journey
This weekend, I was drilling a cabinet door and thinking about my grandfather. As some of you know, we bought a house recently. There’s always a lot to do when settling in: hanging curtains, putting up pictures, and so on. As I worked, I was appreciating the man who taught me so much about life…
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Changing the Narrative: Sexual Assault and Emotional Trauma
*Content warning* Your mental health is important. With that in mind, I want to state this post talks about sexual assault. If women were honest what would the wounds look like? What has she down played? “I said no, but.” “I set a boundary, but I love him.” “I didn’t want it, but I wanted…
Beauty in the Journey 