Embracing Reality: Mental Health, Healing, and Family Dynamics

The last six months have brought a lot of change to our household—some hard, some healing, all of it real. Both of my girls have moved in with their other parents now. CJ moved in with her mom back in October, and Kay followed in December, moving in with her dad. So now, it’s justContinueContinue reading “Embracing Reality: Mental Health, Healing, and Family Dynamics”

Balancing Chronic Illness, Parenthood, and Running a Business: The Reality No One Prepares You For

Life doesn’t slow down just because your body tells you it needs to. As a mom, a small business owner, and someone juggling multiple chronic illnesses—including celiac disease, diverticulitis, and whatever mystery diagnosis my body is cooking up next—I’ve had to learn (sometimes the hard way) how to balance it all. Spoiler alert: some days,ContinueContinue reading “Balancing Chronic Illness, Parenthood, and Running a Business: The Reality No One Prepares You For”

Parenting Two Children with Level 1 Autism: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Growth

Parenting is never easy, but when you have two children with Level 1 autism—previously known as Asperger’s Syndrome—every day becomes a delicate balancing act. Each child, with their own unique personality, needs, and strengths, requires thoughtful care and individualized support. The experience can be overwhelming, yet it’s also deeply rewarding. Here’s a glimpse into theContinueContinue reading “Parenting Two Children with Level 1 Autism: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Growth”

Life Updates

It appears that every year, typically around January (due to the “new year, new me” mindset), I find myself motivated to venture back into the world of blogging. This time, however, I am genuinely optimistic about having the additional time to follow through with this aspiration, given that I am currently on leave from workContinueContinue reading “Life Updates”