No matter how much you love someone, I think we can all agree we sometimes need our own time away from them to reset our batteries. Some people may be pissed at me for saying this, but the same rings true with your children. I read a quote that said "Children don't need perfect mothers, … Continue reading Taking “You Time,” Doesn’t Make You a Bad Parent.
Chronic Illness Forced Me to Accept Myself More.
Two years ago my hair began falling out. Not a little bit at a time; legitimately falling out to the point I had bald spots. Eventually, fed up with patchy hair, I allowed my friend to shave my head and purchased a wig. Fast forward to two days ago, my hair is falling out again. … Continue reading Chronic Illness Forced Me to Accept Myself More.
Disability Will Not Stop My Dreams.
I'm sick, but I'm still crushing my goals anyway!
Losing Weight with Chronic Illness
I know losing weight is a challenge, but let's overcome it together! Here's some of my personal tips.
How I Keep my Depression at Bay.
My tips for preventing lows and what to do if one has struck.
I’m not in the mood to write today.
Yet here we are...
Hi I’m Jessica and I have writer’s block.
Tips that may help you too.
I struggle with discussing my post partum depression.
Even the mere idea of writing this makes my stomach clench in knots for fear that this will affirm my wrongful belief that "I'm a bad mommy." But here I am, taking a deep breath, readying myself to confess the battle I'm fighting. Most people have heard of PPD and awareness is rising but not … Continue reading I struggle with discussing my post partum depression.
My skin care regimen boosted my confidence.
So upon discovery I developed a chronic illness, I fell into a deep depression. I grieved my old life. I grieved my athletic abilities that kept my frame slender and toned. I missed my job. It was one of my hardest challenges to accept. I gained a lot of weight. Like...a lot. I'd guess about … Continue reading My skin care regimen boosted my confidence.
Life is chaotic.
Well, after my post about beginning again, I completely forgot the day of the week and forgot to write yesterday! Never fear, here I am today. 😛 so this week I have worked out 5 days and ate at home 5 days. My recent goals are to workout 5 days a week and not eat … Continue reading Life is chaotic.
