This year has brought out a trauma response in adults all over the world. I can’t tell you how many behaviors I’ve seen in adults this year… Read more “A lot less me, a lot more laundry”
Author: nomatterwhat1
Now what?
I know a lot of you were thinking it, and for a while there, so was I: “now what?” I have a rule to myself that I… Read more “Now what?”
The Hardest No
I said no to becoming a forever home for a little girl whom I love. I said no over and over again- and it took every bit… Read more “The Hardest No”
Let’s be Real.
Mommings is hard. Single momming is hard. Foster momming is hard. I spend so much time perfectly curating my social media with beautiful images and optimism, but… Read more “Let’s be Real.”
The Parents
The parents. The mom. The dad. 9 months ago I would have never realized how much one three letter word could affect me, but language sculpts what… Read more “The Parents”
How You Can Help
“What do you need?” This is the question I was asked 5 times a day in the first few weeks. I was overwhelmed and incredibly thankful for… Read more “How You Can Help”
It Takes a Village
“You are not made to be alone” I don’t know when the first time I heard that quote was. If I had to guess it was probably… Read more “It Takes a Village”
Loving Without a Future
When I first started thinking about this post, I kept envisioning the title sayings “Love Without Return,” but to be honest, the return of loving this precious… Read more “Loving Without a Future”
Having Enough
Have you ever met someone who didn’t have a solid base of knowing that they have everything they need? I see this lot in adults. I’ll meet… Read more “Having Enough”
Day 1
The day I received little-bit played out exactly as any movie would depict it. On an ordinary Friday afternoon at work, I received a call from my… Read more “Day 1”
Without Holding Back 