Recently, I have felt overwhelmed, and almost drowning from fear. It feels like it’s gotten worse this past year…month by month. It has stolen my joy. This fear has made it hard to focus or even breathe at times. It has felt debilitating. Let me explain the sources of my fear lately. My youngest, who … Continue Reading
There are so many people who struggle with anxiety, including myself and finding ways to manage it are more important than ever before. Anxiety disorders are effect more than 40 million Americans are are the most commonly diagnosed mental illness. I am someone who has struggled with it and managed it through various medications, therapy … Continue Reading
Dear White Moms, You are my friends. You are my sisters. We are the same in more ways than we are different, but there are a few things that I need you to know. I have three black boys. They are the sweetest and most amazing humans I’ve ever met. They are incredibly intelligent, creative, artistic, … Continue Reading
I’ve been a BIG advocate for therapy for years and have gone consistently for the last 3 years and it has been LIFE CHANGING!! I also realize everyone cannot afford therapy and it is a luxury (and shouldn’t be), but I wish it was free for everyone and that is why I wanted to share … Continue Reading
For the last 4 years or so I’ve struggled with anxiety and have taken some steps to get it under control that have made a difference in my life and I hope they can for you too. I realize this is a common issue for so many of us and I wanted to share what’s … Continue Reading
There are many times I have felt disconnected from my faith. My beliefs really don’t change. At times, I just don’t feel the sense of closeness with God I have experienced during other times of my life. In the worst of days, I have felt empty, frustrated, or deeply sad. Sometimes, I’ve even felt guilty … Continue Reading
Powerful prayers for children. I have three sons. I have really made it a point to pray for them consistently and intentionally. I used to only pray for them when I’m worried or battling fear. Since they were kids, I would go into their rooms at night, and pray over them while they are sleeping. … Continue Reading
It’s my birthday today and this one hits so much differently than any others before it. This past year has hands-down been one of the hardest years of my life. I got a divorce over a year ago after 16 years of marriage and it put me in some dark places I wouldn’t wish on … Continue Reading
I just came out of a week that I was battling some serious fears and anxieties. I desperately needed to hold on to what God’s word says about fear, and focusing on bible verses about fear made all the difference. Life can be hard at times. We all struggle with different fears, and when … Continue Reading
*Reposted* I never thought I would be a stay-at-home mom. I went to college to eventually work full-time, fulfilling my dreams in the corporate world. Little did I know, God had other plans for me. The “college me” is much different from the “mommy me.” I had my first son right out of college, and … Continue Reading
