Check Yourself

What is it with people that make us pass judgement on others?  We do it unknowingly sometimes.  See a mom alone in the store with her children and assume she’s single (and even if she is, that’s her business).  A friend tells us what they’re going through and we project our past experiences or what we’ve seen onto …

She Found Her Courage

I was talking to a friend about this season in my life and she told me I was “brave”.  I was already feeling pretty brave and courageous, but her words were confirmation.  As I looked to define the word brave, I came to understand that the words brave and courage are synonymous.  When you hear the word …

Parenting is triggering

Sometimes I find myself irritated and annoyed.  My son gets on my nerves.  He is a - very smart, funny, well-spoken, and outspoken - ball of energy.  He is my answered prayer, our love child, and most times the glue that binds us all together (we are a blended family).  He is sweet and affectionate …