Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. But it’s also one of the most challenging. Sometimes it can feel like you’re constantly giving and never getting anything in return. That’s why it’s so important for parents to make time for themselves. My Most Recent “Me Time” Story This …
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Oct 19 2022
The Power of Hindsight
We’ve all been there. We look back on a situation, and we think to ourselves, “If only I had known then what I know now.” It’s called the power of hindsight, and it’s a very real phenomenon. Sometimes we make decisions based on the information we have at the time, and later we realize that …
Oct 08 2022
It’s a process
Sep 08 2022
A little self-care goes a long way
I was feeling a little overwhelmed the last few days, but I’m in a better place today. I can be really easy to get lost in the moment and lose sight of what matters. I think that’s what happened to me and once I realized that, I was able to put things into perspective. While …
Aug 11 2022
The reality of being a single parent to 3 neurodivergent teenage boys while battling my own demons
It’s been a roller-coaster week for me. The last month has been challenging for me on a number of levels and I’m trying to work my way through it. There’s so much going on in my life at the moment and I’m trying to stay on top of everything. Work is keeping me busy, which …
Aug 08 2022
I don’t want to feel like this anymore
I have a doctor’s appointment this morning to discuss managing my ADHD with medication. This has been a long time coming and I’m excited/nervous. We’re also going to talk about my antidepressants as well. This is so important, especially as I’m continuing to struggle. I’m looking forward to putting some of this struggle behind me …
Jul 25 2022
I’m so frustrated with myself
I’m getting ready to call it a night after a really long day. I had to get Elliott to work first thing and then begin tackling my ever growing to do list. It feels like I keep adding items and almost never end up checking them off. I pushed myself today and managed to get …
Jul 24 2022
People don’t fake they’re depressed, they fake they’re okay and I’m pretty good at doing that
This is actually really sad but I’m in a place where I really want to celebrate every possible victory I can. It’s been a long day. Emmett and I had somewhere to be in the morning. The information is currently under embargo, so I can’t talk about it yet, but it was a pretty cool …