Motherhood and Mental Illness

You know you’re a mom when you’re in the beginning of a breakdown but then hear your little one get mad at big brother and start crying, so you suck up your tears, clean your face and tend to your kids. I see you I feel you You are not alone Motherhood while living with…

Be Proud

These past few months have been the most difficult for so many people. Make sure you realize how you have been coping and dealing with the stress. How you’ve been dealing with the anxiety or depression. Remember how strong you are and how you’re still here, still fighting. I’m proud of you ❤️. -Jen, xo

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…

Please Like & Follow!

Hi everyone! For all of those who have been following me for years, knows I do not celebrate many holidays, due to religious reasons, but there is someone in my immediate family who does! My sis Vanessa is ALL about the holidays! She now has a blog about different holidays, where she will speak about…

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…

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

Self Care

I saw this post on Facebook and it resonated with me. I never thought that self care would include not arguing or voicing my opinion with certain people, but it makes a lot of sense. There are some people in my life who I know I just can’t speak with because they hate taking responsibility…