Wonderfully & Uniquely You
I have been quiet on here for the past six months. I honestly have a hard time believing that it has been that long since I last sat down to process through writing. I miss it. Writing is so therapeutic…
A New Kind of Vulnerable
It was right around the time that COVID hit that I stopped sleeping. Believe me, it’s not for a lack of trying. I’ve tried almost every sleep hack in the book – guided meditation, essential oils, vitamins, whole foods, epsom…
Welcome 2020
Happy New Year! Can you believe that we are at the start of not only a new year, but a new decade?! As tough as 2019 was, I can honestly say that I am grateful to still be here –…
So, Here Comes November
The first of November. I can’t believe we have made it this far in 2019 already. I can’t believe I have made it this far in the year, because there was a time when I wasn’t sure if I even…
My Illness Doesn’t Just Affect Me
Sometimes I get so caught up in just surviving my illness that I forget how it impacts those around me. I’ve always said that I’m a hard person to love because of all of my “issues”. For that reason, I…
Welcome Home
Well, it’s official. I have moved to Leduc. Saturday I was blessed with some amazing friends and family who helped me unpack and got me settled into my new place. I’ve switched over my license and insurance, gotten a membership…
Moving Forward
I love house hunting. Whether it be looking at show homes, looking for new places to rent or even watching people house hunt on television, there’s something about the excitement and potential a new place brings that captivates me. This…
Keep Climbing
When I was on disability before, I spent a lot of time on Facebook and Instagram. It was my way of trying to keep up with what was happening outside of my house, where I was being held prisoner by…
The Big “D”
Today marks the start of my second round of Extended Disability. I was taken off work yesterday indefinitely. I tried my hardest to make it work, but the load was too much for me to bear. Some people have asked…
Just Keep Swimming
Today marked my 4th day back at work since my 8 month Extended Disability Leave. I so desperately wish that I could come on here and say that its been a breeze and I was able to pick up where…