by f2f_admin | Jun 19, 2021 | Personal Growth, Relationships
I felt my body slump down the wall until I was supported by the floor. I was empty. I was hollow. Tears streamed with no sound and my gaze was past the strangers getting off the elevator. Something told me I should care that I was in public, but I didn’t. All I cared...
by f2f_admin | Jun 13, 2021 | Personal Growth, Relationships
I didn’t get picked. I applied for a leadership opportunity through work, and I didn’t get picked. I stay pretty protected by only trying things I think will bring me success. I have never applied for a job I didn’t think I would get. I don’t bowl or play mini-golf,...
by f2f_admin | Dec 30, 2020 | Personal Growth, Relationships
“I’ve never told anybody this. I’ve never said it out loud.” Through tears, her words were difficult to understand, but we all felt her heart. I teach Mess of a Mom workshops in homes throughout my community. I begin with my story, my struggles, my qualifications to...
by f2f_admin | Apr 17, 2020 | Personal Growth
Self-care has become synonymous with taking a bath, a glass of wine, or a pedicure. And, while each may help in the moment, they don’t provide the relief we seek. I see you. I see your overwhelm, your need to disconnect while longing to be present, your desire to...
by Design Prose | Jan 31, 2020 | Personal Growth
I’m dragging my feet. I’m scared that I might not be enough. I’m worried that all of the fears and insecurities I try to hide will somehow be exposed. And even worse, validated. I’m worried that by taking steps toward my dreams, I will open myself up to feedback that...
by Design Prose | Jan 31, 2020 | Parenting, Personal Growth
I’m tired. You know the feeling? A nap isn’t going to do it. This is tired in your soul. The kind of tired that comes from managing dentist appointments, and speech evaluations, DFCS visits, and the pulmonologist. This is tired from the broken wrist and broken foster...
