Recently, I was offended. Highly offended. Not necessarily because of what someone said to me, but more so that they offended my 18-year-old daughter. We’ve all had moments where we’ve said something to make us put our foot in our…
Peter Vidmar, an American Olympic gymnast, said, “Don’t sacrifice what you want most for what you want now.” While it is a great quote, it is easier said than done. I think I spent the early years of my life…
Are you aware of what sets you off? Do you know what pushes your buttons? Is it worth it? A few weeks ago, I walked home during my lunch break to find the bed unmade. The rule in my home is…
Meeting the requirements to graduate from university is a daunting task within itself. Imagine having to balance working a full-time job and being a single mother of four! Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? Make no mistake, it is, says Janae Armstrong,…
If you have ever been in or seen a situation where someone is being disrespected, you know what it looks like when someone doesn’t respect another’s boundaries. It doesn’t matter what type of relationship it is, boundaries are a necessary…
If you have ever tried to discover your purpose you have probably heard the phrase, ” What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about money?” Unlimited resources to live life on your own terms. To do what…
One late afternoon, as I was walking down the eerie, quiet corridor at school, I heard a knocking sound. Startled, I froze (as I do when I am scared) because everyone had left the building. I was alone. All kinds…
Recently, I was speaking with a friend who is going through a court case, and he was telling me that they had finally given him a settlement date. So I asked him if he was going to settle. His response…
Last week I had what felt to me like a meltdown. I was completely overwhelmed and in tears. It could have been a combination of not getting enough sleep, recently travelling with my mom for medical reasons, working full-time and…
Do you remember where you were last year this time? What were you doing? How did you feel? What promises did you make to yourself? Usually, when I ask this question, I get the stare. How do you expect me to…
