Ronald Reagan in 1988 declared the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. He recognized that "when a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are... Continue Reading →
I have lived my life in fear. Fear of loving too deeply. Fear of being happy. Fear of being who I am. I have feared being a friend, a daughter, a wife, a mother. I have feared being an employee... Continue Reading →
Lately it's been a struggle to make it through an entire day without crying. Or becoming frustrated. Or in one piece. There seems to be so many things going on around me. So many variables that negatively affect my day.... Continue Reading →
Today is Mental Health Awareness Day and I just wanted to say a few things. Dear Loved One of Someone Who Has Depression and/or Anxiety, I know you feel helpless watching your loved one go through depression and anxiety. I'm... Continue Reading →
Day 11: You’re strong and independent, yet soft, sensitive, and intuitive. I've said it so many times through my blogs that I love deep. Over the years I have had to learn how to depend on myself and understand the discernments... Continue Reading →
Day 5: Damn straight you’re smart and you have an opinion. In today’s world, women have to work harder than men and yet earn just 78 cents for every dollar a man earns. All the while women are now 33% more... Continue Reading →
Day 3: I run like a girl because I am one. I grew up in a family that enjoyed sports. I'm not sure if my dad played any sports but I know my mom played softball. From my understanding she was... Continue Reading →
I talk highly about my mom and dad through my blogs. I didn't really have the best relationship with either of them during most times in my life. Mostly because I was being that adolescent girl that only thought of... Continue Reading →
I finally watched The Longest Ride and one of the characters said that love requires sacrifice. The movie reminded me that there is so much in life, so many ups and downs, so many circumstances in our control and out... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 