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As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging – perfectionist – martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes me and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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I would love for you to join me as I work to undo these old patterns and evolve to create a more serene and accepting existence. (And you should know that I still want to ear flick the little knuckleheads {this includes my husband} when they don’t rinse a dish before putting it in the dishwasher — always a work in progress.)
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When Helping Hurts – Knowing Who’s Ready for Healing

April 25, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  My daughter is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. While the two of us were chatting recently about some social stuff at school, something occurred to me. People who [...]
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Make Me – Being Forced To Do Things I Don’t Want To Do

April 18, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  Today is Confessions’ 350th post and that got me thinking about doing tough things in life one step at a time. The story I’m going to share with you [...]
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Overcorrecting – Caring Too Much About Kids’ Feelings

April 11, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
  Child-rearing was a whole different game decades ago, am I right, friends? Many of us listening right now are familiar with phrases like:  “You call that ‘art’?” “Because I [...]
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Give Your Kid the Biggest Leg Up In Life – Teaching Manners

April 4, 2025
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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Does Parenting Get Easier? That Depends on Me

March 28, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
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Letting Go of One-Way Relationships – Finding Balance in Connection

March 21, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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3 Things to Ask Before Responding or Sending Emotional Texts

March 14, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
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