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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.)

Featured Posts

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Make Me – Being Forced To Do Things I Don’t Want To Do

  • 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

  • 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

  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
  We all grew up hearing, ‘It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it,’ right? Well, I’d like to chat today about the impact that prioritizing manners has [...]
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Does Parenting Get Easier? That Depends on Me

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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Letting Go of One-Way Relationships – Finding Balance in Connection

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

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
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The Lens of Beauty – Make Your Home Your Sanctuary

  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
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