Curious about what foster care actually looks like? I sat down with Mind, Body & Wallet® to share our story, from pandemic fostering to adopting our son AJ.
We talk treatment-level foster care, aging out, family transitions, and the power of showing up even when you don’t know how the story ends.
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Blended and Beautiful: Navigating Motherhood in a Mixed Family
Blending a family is one of the hardest, and most rewarding, things I’ve ever done. It’s a mix of chaos, grace, and endless love. Every child in our home has a different story, yet together, we’ve built something beautifully ours. This post is about learning to let go of perfection, embrace connection, and see the real beauty in raising a blended family with love at its center.
Life Lately: A Family Update from the Heart
It feels like life has been moving at full speed lately, the kind of season where every time I blink, another milestone has passed. I’ve been meaning to sit down and share what’s been going on with our family, but between work, school, travel, and all the transitions, time has had a way of slippingContinue reading “Life Lately: A Family Update from the Heart”
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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