The Beginning of Our Story

The truth is, rough days are a part of life. They don’t always come with a warning, and they certainly don’t always fit into our plans. Sometimes we have to keep showing up even when we don’t feel our best. We still have responsibilities, people who need us, and a life that keeps moving—even when we desperately wish we could press pause.

Good evening from the Midwest! I wanted to start this blog/journal with a bit of backstory about my family and me. I was a single mom for 13 years until my amazing best friend of 25 years and I finally took the leap—we’re now engaged to be married. Life has been life‑ing, especially lately, and there was a lot of turbulence along the way. But today, I have a happy family. I have a man who treats me like a queen every single day—finally, ha! My kids are seeing their mom respected, loved, and treated the way every human deserves. It truly is worth the wait. Happiness comes and goes, karma does its thing, and you can grow into who you’ve always aspired to be.