We all know I don’t do shots well and my coworkers all know they have to approach me with a sneak attack so I don’t have time to psych myself out! It’s actually been several years since an immunization has made me cry, but that all changed today. I...

Yes, it’s that time of year. The time where everyone is joyful and excited; a little more cheerful and a lot more generous. Last year I believe I titled this post “Stressed and Depressed.” Shortly after, I broke out in stress-induced hives and started the holiday weekend in the...

June 6, 2017.That’s the day you couldn’t remember my name. You knew I was Miss Muffet’s daughter, but my name became “Girl.” I really was ok with that. After all, you have twenty grandchildren to remember. You knew me. You knew who I was. You just couldn’t think of...

What should have been the happiest day of my life, was ruined… by me. I single-handedly ruined my wedding day. Not only for myself, but for several others. 2011 was prime-time for my mania and intermittent explosive episodes. PRIME. TIME. I remember getting ready in the morning and everything...

I’m sure there are thousands of blogs out there on the interweb jumping at the opportunity to help you be a better parent. I’m sure these blogs are full of helpful tips and suggestions, surrounded by colorful borders and pictures. This is not one of those blogs. You know...

Anyone who knows me well, knows I hate that saying! But I can’t think of three better words to describe the past four months. I am probably the only person who is thankful for Covid. Hear me out… I don’t mean it like that! I was given three months...

I talk about my anxiety and depression a lot these days, but something I seem to overlook is one of my biggest struggles—living with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). I am probably most ashamed by this because it’s the part of my diagnosis that makes me feel legit crazy....

“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” I’m sure many of us at some point in our lives have held a grudge. Many of us may even still be holding onto one, or several. I would go as far as to...

Over the weekend we made our weekly trip to Effingham, as a family, to go to Rural King and Wal-Mart. Sometimes Jacob goes to Rural King early in the mornings by himself, and sometimes he waits for me to go along just so I get out of the house,...

Today I wore an incredibly cute shirt, which landed me almost a bajillion compliments. Seriously, every person I passed in the hallway at work complimented me. It felt awesome! I felt awesome. But said shirt wasn’t all that great… it had… an ITCHY TAG! Anyone who knows me, knows...