Anchored in Love is a new podcast rooted in real-life experiences with foster care, blended family life, healing, and boundaries. In this post, I share why I started the podcast and how it connects to the stories already shared here on the blog, now spoken out loud and available on Apple Podcasts.
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Helping Children Process Grief or Loss While Embracing a New Family
Bringing a child into a new family structure—whether through adoption, foster care, remarriage, or guardianship—can be a time of hope and new beginnings. However, for many children, this transition is accompanied by grief and loss. They may be grieving the loss of a biological parent, the life they once knew, or even a sense ofContinue reading “Helping Children Process Grief or Loss While Embracing a New Family”
Redefining Happiness: Trading the Corporate Climb for a Simpler Life
For a long time, I thought happiness meant success—climbing the corporate ladder, gaining influence, proving my worth through promotions and power. I used to chase the idea that the more important I was at work, the more fulfilled I would feel. I measured my value in deadlines met, emails answered, and how many people lookedContinue reading “Redefining Happiness: Trading the Corporate Climb for a Simpler Life”
Moving Forward: A New Beginning I Didn’t See Coming
A year ago, I had the idea to start this blog. I set it up, picked a name, and then… nothing. Every time I sat down to write, I got stuck. I didn’t know where to begin, what to say, or if my words would even matter. So, I left it empty, waiting for theContinue reading “Moving Forward: A New Beginning I Didn’t See Coming”
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