Ohio’s Governor issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23rd in response to the Coronavirus disease. And as a result, changing life as we know it. We are all feeling the effects of COVID-19. We are working from home, social distancing, and even homeschooling our children. The vast majority of us have never had to live through, or even think about, a pandemic. But here we are. I believe 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic will shape our future. In other...
10 things I’ve learned about myself, people & life before turning 50. I turn 50 this year and I will admit that I was feeling a little apprehensive about it, feeling a bit old and like I am irrelevant. But I think by the time the big day gets here I will be OK with it; in fact I will be proud to be 50! I have spent most of my life trying to create the person that I...
I would not describe myself as an activist or even see myself as outspoken or opinionated. I’ve never participated in a protest, demonstration or marched for women’s rights. I do however have strong beliefs about women and their strengths. When I look in the mirror what I see is a woman who has strong beliefs and strives to be the best version of herself. I see a broken girl who has worked hard to embrace her scars and flaws. ...
I’m so excited for a New Year ~ a New Decade! I’m not one who usually makes New Year Resolutions, when I do I don’t typically share them with anyone – especially on social media for the world to see. I guess I feel like a failure when March rolls around and I’ve already forgotten what my resolutions were! Don’t get me wrong, I love that people start a new year with great intention and with plans to ensure...
It does not seem possible but it has been 31 years since my life changed and my world was turned upside down. One moment in time single handily shaped my future and dictated who I would become. A 16 year old naive girl with not a care in the world. I had a part time job, a car and an on-again off-again boyfriend; I was content. Then the unspeakable happened and everything changed. Still a kid myself, I became...
”What is Fibromyalgia?” “You Don’t Look Sick” or “You Look Fine” How many times have I heard those words? I have become a pro at “pretending” to be OK or just telling people that I’m fine because it is easier than explaining to them what pain I am experiencing today and at what level, why my skin feels like it’s on fire or that I am so tired it is hard to move or breathe. I do not blame...
I lost my best friend, my bulldog.When my heart is breaking all I can do is turn to a blank page and fill it with my thoughts, fears, and pain with my words. So with this being one of the most difficult things my heart has endured I’ve decided to share the story of my best friend- Bentley. The Moment I looked into his eyes I just knew…he was the one! That cute little face, button nose, wrinkled body...
It has been 30 years since I was 16 and pregnant but I remember it like it was yesterday. It doesn’t even seem possible to me that my baby girl is 30 years old and a mother herself. Reflecting back on that time in my life, so many emotions come rushing back. I now realize that one single moment in time had changed my future and my life forever. At 16 I had the world at my fingertips with...
