People often ask me why I made the decision to have another baby when mine were so close to being grown. We only had five years left. Five years for us to turn into empty-nesters. I just decided to purposefully add 13 years to that. Why? I ponder the question, “Was it a whim?” “Was […]
Don’t judge someone else’s trauma or compare your own. That’s the point of this post. Trauma is one of those things that I totally understand. I’ve lived through trauma, experienced it, suffered from it, and grew from it. One thing that saddens me about trauma survivors is there judgment regarding either their own trauma or […]
*Read with caution due to mentioning of torture or perhaps animal cruelty and most definitely sexism* Forgive me friends who love critters. I’m not one of you. I see their purpose and as long as I don’t have to deal with them I agree on their value. As soon as they invade my space, I […]
So, here’s the truth… I can’t go to the movies without tearing up. Like, not ever. I am already overwhelmed with emotion when the trailers for upcoming movies come on. I am truly moved by movie commercials. I get sucked in, my heart leaps with excitement and joy, I’m fascinated by the sound, I’m on […]
Okay, so I guess I’m going to be a little sappy now. Today is my husband’s birthday. Friday was our 16 year anniversary. We have just started our 20th year together as a couple. I’ve officially been with my husband longer than I’ve been without him. In that time, I’ve learned a few things. 1- […]
