This is one of those weeks that I have begun three different drafts. I have half formed ideas swirling through my head- and I am not sure which one to complete. It's interesting, I have so much that impacts me and scrolls through my mind on a daily basis, that sometimes it feels like there … Continue reading A change in perspective

My self image has never been particularly strong. Never marveled at the reflection that stares back at me from the mirror. Never felt extraordinary. I have always watched movies- you know the ones- where the main character enters a room from the top of a winding staircase with a breeze gently rustling her hair, and … Continue reading My words could be his one day

I got confident. Satisfied in the emotional roads I have traveled over the last eleven months. Secure that I have become a better version of myself. Stronger. Stable in my worth. Steadfast in using my voice- standing behind my feelings. This foundation was laid in a vacuum. A place in my life devoid of real … Continue reading The real test begins

I have anxiety. It builds in me and makes it terribly uncomfortable to sit still. It overtakes my body and my mind. I managed it in high school with singing and swim team. When I had a particularly rough day (the joys of hormone imbalance, lack of control, and depression) I had my arsenal of … Continue reading Running may save my sanity

Divorce can be really daunting. Our divorce seemed to take an eternity to complete. The negotiations on the million little things you wouldn't have thought about. The things my brain worried about for months- details that seemed to take Moose's father off guard. Priorities. Compromises. It's a lot. The contrast between the end of a … Continue reading Co-Parenting 101