Since Twitter is calling today “Online Friend Appreciation Day”, it seems like a good time to talk about something that’s been on my mind… You see, when I first started blogging, I was being mentored by two bloggers with decent followings. They showed me the ins and outs of blogging, working with companies, and just…Continue reading Dear Bloggers, It’s Not a Competition…
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When Life is a Dark Cave: An Honest Talk about Depression and Suicide
This topic feels so taboo that my draft title looks like a foreign language because I couldn’t write bare to write out the words “depression” and “suicide”. I don’t know where to begin but because I’m an outspoken person with a history on this stuff, I feel like I need to say something. It seems…Continue reading When Life is a Dark Cave: An Honest Talk about Depression and Suicide
Dear Everyone Who Told Me I Have “Good Kids”
I’ve been a mom for a little over a decade. (WOAH!) With ten years and five kids under my belt (well, they started under my belt, anyway!), a lot has happened. My parenting has evolved from child to child, as their personalities are different. I change with them but the guilt remains the same. Am…Continue reading Dear Everyone Who Told Me I Have “Good Kids”