DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist nor am I educated in psychology. ALWAYS consult a licensed office if you have questions or want to consider any kind of therapy for yourself or a loved one. My blog is for educational purposes only. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. If you read my ‘About Me’ section of my blog, you are probably wondering what EMDR Therapy is all about. EMDR is a …
It’s the classic saying that everyone has heard before, “You can’t pour from an empty cup!” My friend, this is absolutely true. “Filling your cup” is filling your soul with things that bring you joy, things that ground you. What fills my cup?? READING: I read for knowledge, the good old self help me books. This could be for the physical self, the mental self, or the spiritual self. Everyday …
Are you anything like me? Being a stay at home mom, my credit cards are on a tight budget. I would love to be pampered once a month. Whether that’s getting my nails done, getting a massage, or having a full blown spa experience. Just because I do not have the budget for that self care lifestyle, doesn’t mean I don’t deserve to have some kind of self care! Self …
The struggle with this particular topic has been very real. Avoidance got me by for so long, but that’s a disservice to anyone who needs to read this. Unfortunately I was in an abusive relationship for close to a year of my life. For many reasons, I will not go into any details. Although, I will tell you how I left. First, there are some things you must know. Please …
I don’t know if you know this…but our pets are Angels that walk this earth! We didn’t grow up with animals in our house, but I was constantly with my friends who did. I never really saw myself owning a pet and being solely responsible for their care. It took me years, but I have been blessed to have loved and been loved by my two fur babies. Mischief was …
How did we ring in 2023? I was six months pregnant and in bed by 7:30. Waking up rubbing my belly, knowing this would be the year I got to hold my baby boy Oliver, was pure bliss. I knew 2023 was going to be a huge transitional year in our lives. Not only would we be first time parents, but we would also be closing that chapter of it …
