I have PTSD. No, I'm not a soldier. I have lived through trauma at different stages of my life though. My PTSD is caused by: 1992 - my father passing when I was 11 years old. 1992 -moving to a new town/school just months after my father passed 1992-1998 - was bullied at school because… Continue reading PTSD…not just for soldiers
Gift-less Gifts List for Children
Growing up I was always so excited to receive presents. Whether it be a toy, clothing, books...whatever it was, I was always just so excited to have something to rip into! Just to have it tossed aside and ignored. The novelty wore off sooner rather than later. The item usually ended up broken or collecting… Continue reading Gift-less Gifts List for Children
Mintakan, Starseed, & Home
I was recently a part of a tarot group secret santa! Work Your Light Oracle Cards by Rebecca Campbell and Danielle Noel was my gift! It is BEAUTIFUL!! I couldn't wait to do my first reading with it. Before I use decks with other people and their readings, I like to read for myself… Continue reading Mintakan, Starseed, & Home
Thankful for…
I am so thankful for so much. Even though I have gone through a lot of hard times since the beginning of 2017 and I'm still trying to get back on my feet, I have A LOT to be thankful for. This won't be a very long post, and it'll be in list form. I… Continue reading Thankful for…
Christian Marriage Advice…it’s Not Always Helpful
I was reading a Christian article on encouraging words for a spouse. I liked bits of the article, there were a few things I know I wouldn’t use because we aren’t Christian. I think that goes with anything you read though...take what you can use and leave the rest. I was happy with the article… Continue reading Christian Marriage Advice…it’s Not Always Helpful
Lessons from a Failed Marriage
I was married for almost 12 years. I married too soon, and too young. I was 24 and only knew him for a month before deciding to marry him. Two months later we were married. It started out OK but then we started to not get along. There are several reasons why this marriage didn’t… Continue reading Lessons from a Failed Marriage
2017 Year in Review
2017 was quite the year for me. I have many people to thank for helping me stay afloat during the waves of uncertainty during the past year. The words I can apply to the last year are: change, courage, accomplishment, devastation, new love, self acceptance Major changes/struggles/accomplishments for the last year: Left my 11.5 year… Continue reading 2017 Year in Review