“People look at me and wonder why I’m confident or why I am not ashamed.”
I Went Viral For Refusing To Cover My Birthmark On My Wedding Day
You Won’t Be Everyone’s Cup Of Tea, And That’s OK
“We over-analyze texts. We wonder why we didn’t get the invite. We see glances, whispers and assume they’re directed at us. We try so hard to bend ourselves 50 different ways to fit a mold in hopes of somehow satisfying everyone else, only to leave ourselves feeling empty. But, why? For what? This is YOUR journey. Stop doubting your own decisions. Stop looking over your shoulder. Stop trying to please everyone else.”
I’m A Big, Messy Contradiction—And That’s Okay
“At the end of the day, the only thing you really have to do in this world is show up, give yourself a little grace, and love hard.”
When Your Life Blueprint Is Your Own, You Can Never Be A Minute Behind Schedule
“I graduated college in 4 years. My friend dropped out. Another friend graduated and had a job before she could celebrate with wine.”⠀
To The Woman Wondering Why She Wasn’t Invited
“And then I remember this one beautiful truth: I’m not her anymore.”
My Healthy Teen Daughter Was Body Shamed By A Nurse, And We Need To Talk About It
“Riley’s response when we left was, ‘Mom, this is why kids have anorexia or feel like they want to hurt themselves.’ She is exactly right!”
Moms Should Voice Their Loneliness Unapologetically
“It’s NORMAL to feel lonely and unfulfilled, tired and frustrated, but you don’t have to put up with it nor stay silent.”
I’ll Never Be Perfect, But Thankfully I Don’t Need To Be
“The reality is, we all struggle because the truth is simple. None of us are perfect.”
This Little Blue Pill Is My Lifeline
“Mental illness is a disease. I will die with this disease, but it will not kill me. It will not control how I live.”