Put Me Back Together…

https://videopress.com/v/WXxoH0rO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata I came across this video on tiktok and I think it’s beautiful. We don’t always understand why we go through certain things in life but maybe if we left things in God’s hands, we wouldn’t be so afraid. I have to do better at trusting that God is listening to my prayers. I have…

School & Anxiety

Guys! I should not be having an anxiety attack the first week of summer classes! I am so stressed out and overwhelmed! I am taking 4 classes for the first time ever, as a mother of 2 and it is intense. I’m only doing this because if I take 4 now and 4 in the…

Personal Growth

Sometimes it feels like you’re stuck or you don’t feel as if you’ve changed very much, but take a moment to really sit and reflect. It may be the smallest of things but I am sure you can pin point an area in your life where you have grown stronger or even happier. Maybe you’re…

Get Up and Try Again

* Keep trying * No matter how much you’re struggling, Or how many times you fall down, Remember to keep on pushing through. It’s ok to fall, just remember to get up and dust yourself off and try again. You’ve got this! I may not know you personally, But I believe in you... I love…

To Do List

Good morning everyone! Let’s try and remember this To-do List when we are feeling a bit down or overwhelmed. So many times we feel like we are behind on so many things, and are simply focusing on the tangible chores we haven’t done. Let’s try to remember that self care should be part of our…

You Are More Than…

Remember that your life trauma, mental illness or past mistakes do not have to define you. Remember that you are so much more! You are a fighter, Loveable, Strong, Human! We all make mistakes. We all fall down sometimes and so many of us deal with terrible things in this life. But please remember that…

Happy 21st Birthday Baby Brother

Over the years I’ve wondered what you would look like as a grown man Would you be tall like Val, or short like mom? Would you have facial hair or be clean shaven? Would you walk with a bounce or a strut? Would you be serious or goofy? Would you always try to protect your…

Just Thinking…

Why is it that I let people’s actions or inactions bother me so much? I need to learn that others aren’t as considerate of my feelings, the way I am of theirs. Yes I know we all live busy lives, yet certain people have no problem at all in keeping in touch with one another...…

Feeling Heartbroken & Exhausted

It’s hard to explain the pain I feel, but I sit here crying because this world has me exhausted. I think of my nieces and nephews, my babies. I think of their beautiful brown skin possibly being the reason they are harmed one day. I think of the hatred that is so easily spewed towards…

Surviving

Please remember that you are still here.No matter how difficult the journey has been, you are here; You are breathing.You have made it another day to tell your story.You are stronger than you even realize.You are a survivor! -Jen, xo