I've known for awhile that I have let shame be too big of a part of my life. Most of it is unaware, deep rooted in my subconscious that softly dictates what I think of myself and the filter in which I see life... and then there is the obvious stuff. Like roaches in my home. I'll get back to that in a minute. Most of my series "To Love Myself" has been a deeper, introspective look into my life … [Read more...]
I've been reflecting a lot lately... by 'lately' I mean, bits and pieces here and there in between changing diapers, cooking gluten free, taking up running, blogging and stuffing my face with delicious holiday foods... yeah, there hasn't been much time for personal reflection and introspective thinking but as I sit here feeling pleasantly full and warm with a fuzzy blanket, this year rolls by … [Read more...]
The first time I met Shannon from NWA Motherlode I was lugging a huge diaper bag, an infant carrier and a cranky baby. We locked eyes and I saw an instant connection. She smiled in a way that told me she'd been there, understood and handed me a card to her web page about MOMS. Last summer, I had the privilege to meet her again, along with her counterpart Gwen, and have enjoyed getting to know … [Read more...]
