Did you know military spouses have a 21% unemployment rate? I know. It's high. It took me forever to get through college. Between switching my major, the birth of my son, and deployments and PCS moves, it just got delayed longer than usual. But I did it. I got my diploma at the end of …
The Form
Everyone knows the form. There are many we fill out in our lifetime. But the ones I always dread are these damn in-take forms for a specialty care clinic. This one hits harder though. Who knew I'd be sitting here filling out an infertility clinic form after having one successful pregnancy. Secondary infertility (infertility happening …
It’s okay to mourn a loss for yourself while celebrating someone else’s wins
Read the title again. Now here's a story: When my son was a newborn, we battled and went through the trenches with reflux. I'm talking reflux so bad that the kid hardly slept, couldn't eat without being in pain, and cried 90% of the time. I was gaslit by medical providers claiming that it was …
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How I used Chat GPT to Build My Personal Brand
Who knew AI could help me get out of an identity crisis. Or that I’d even need to ask an AI program in the first place. How did I get here? Simple. I got over taken by my identity in being a mother, a spouse, and business owner. And I’m sure there are A LOT …
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Let me know if you need anything
A phrase so commonly used, especially in the military community. As we had to say see you later for the next 9 months to my husband again, my inbox is filled with messages containing this phrase. And I always respond with “I will.” And usually people mean to listen if you need to talk, help …
Mother Earth
Fresh out of the shower I stare at myself in the semi-foggy mirror. I do this most days if I’m not in a hurry. I take in every detail on my face. The visible acne that once was there during my first trimester is now being replaced by scars. A few dry spots around the …
Dear Baby Boy,
You haven’t made it Earth side yet, but you’ve already changed my life in more ways than you know. Knowing that God chose me to be your mother caused me to self reflect in many areas. So much so that I had to step back from my professional life to truly figure out what it …
Strength
Strength. Is. Key. This has been my mantra for most of my life. And even more so now. You truly don’t know what you’re capable of until you have no choice but to fight. And I’ve fought through a lot. You won’t find redemption at the bottom of that alcohol bottle or at the end …
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