yellowbug says:

One of the most important lessons I learned from life coaching during my divorce process was how to give myself grace. (Side note: life coaching is where people get certified to not "counsel" you but moreso ask you questions so that you can figure out how to get healthy on your own). I had no idea how hard I was on myself all the time. "You really should drink more water", "That laundry ain't gonna do itself", "Why can't you stay at your goal weight?", "You know, good moms cook more than once a month..." and it went on and on. All day. Constantly. When I first started talking to my coach, she caught onto this cycle very quickly. She urged me over and over,  "You have got to give yourself some grace!" Embracing this new habit as been one of the most liberating concepts I have ever learned. I never realized the level of perfection I demanded of myself until I came to a point in life where survival was the goal. Ther

I don't especially love being vulnerable on here. I've lived in Lubbock for 31 of my 33 years. Inevitably, someone will read this whom I don't want to have a window into my feelings, but the hope that someone will be encouraged by this is greater than that fear. Loneliness is the single greatest thing I have struggled with post-divorce. Which is an oxymoron to me because I'm the one that filed for divorce. But just because I initiated the process doesn't make me immune to all the feelings/emotions that come with it. In fact, I think it's the enemy that tries to lie to me and convince me that I shouldn't be feeling certain things because this was my doing in the first place. Whew, I could go on with that one thought, but I'm gonna try to stay on topic. I've always enjoyed alone time. Even when young, I remember chilling in my room reading, singing, or watching tv solo. Growing up with a large family, it's easy to find someone to fill the sil

Oh, readers, I have missed you! Have you missed me?! You've probably lost sleep wondering where I've been and what I've been up to and how my beautiful babies are doing...jk. I post everything on FB! What can I say, I have a following of people who love to look at gorgeous children! Since my last post chronicling the birth of my Alice Every, a LOT has changed. I have actually gotten a divorce and am now a single Momma. *Disclaimer: This blog does not exist to bash my ex. He is an excellent father, and we are amicable.* BUT this blog DOES exist to relay how incredible horrible and exhausting and distasteful dating is these days. It also exist to repeat witty quotes from my son, Jack, and to complain about how stupid hard it is to be a single Momma. If you don't like complaining and bashing, this blog is not for you. Ha! No, it won't all be negative, but I'm going to be as real as I can without naming names or ruining lives. I used to tell my ex I was SO glad