I think I have been doing you a disservice by promoting “you are not your body.” and I am sorry. It really is a lie. Your body is a part of you whether you want it to be or not. I have struggled with my body image since I was […]
Body Image & Intimacy in Marriage- My truths. My story.
March 13, 2014 by 7 Comments
There we sat in therapy talking about sex… and…. our marriage…. and…. me…. and my crazy way of thinking when it came to my body. ” I love her just the way she is. I think she is beautiful.” he said To which I quickly retorted “He has to say that, he is my […]
Six habits that will Improve any Relationship
February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
1. Tell people the good thoughts you have about them without reservation and in the moment. When I was in college, I went on a few dates with a boy named Jim. I don’t remember much about him other than the color of his hair, the type of car he drove, and the […]
Why I LOVE my Spouse Journal…
October 29, 2013 by 13 Comments
There was a time in my marriage that was down right HARD. Everyday felt like we were forcing ourselves to act like we liked each other. I remember thinking this is not how my marriage is supposed to look. How come nobody told me it would be THIS HARD? The thing is marriage doesn’t […]
3 Simple Lessons to make Marriage Better
October 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Mawiage. Mawiage is what bwings us togedder today.” I realize my audience consists of people who have been married, are married, want to be married, and don’t know if they want to be married. Though those who don’t probably tuned these blog posts out a long time ago. But let me […]
Motherhood- My Journey
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We have struggled with infertility issues for over 4 years. After a year of “trying” and no baby we met with a fertility specialist. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) so he had us try a few different drugs to help with ovulation (which made me break out like CRAZY), but still no baby. My […]
Motherly Attributes of the Heart
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Motherhood. It did not come easily to me. We battled infertility (infertility won) and then adoption won our hearts over. And over. And over. Motherhood is not a sole pursuit in my world. It’s a title that I share with the three women who were mothers to my sons first. My motherhood […]
Adoption Part 3
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SATURDAY was a waiting game. Luckily it was General Conference and it helped distract me. My emotional self was so raw after fasting the day before and the adoption was forefront in my brain. I vacillated back and forth between letting myself get excited and keeping up walls of protection. I have had a […]
Abuse and Motherhood
May 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Guest Post- Abuse and Motherhood It wasn’t my original intention to share this part of me, but in light of recent events my emotional wounds are so raw and so real, I just had to find a way to get them out. Even as I sit typing now, tears are flowing down my face. […]
Motherhood- Something that doesn’t come Easily
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
