Have you ever felt like you were missing something--some piece of the puzzle about how to "do life" and get it right?

I survived the death of my first child, the birth of my rainbow baby, and divorce. I moved back home with my parents, began navigating the uncertainty of what I wanted to be when I grew up (yeah, I had this question at 45), and wondering how to approach single motherhood | dating | adult friendships | aging and all its wonders | physical, emotional, and financial wellness...the list is endless. What I was longing for was some sort of book showing me the way to make it all come together; a way to be the perfect mom, woman, friend, teacher...

Guess what? That book doesn't exist. 

 

Luckily, though, I encountered some amazing women during my search who taught me to embrace the woman I am instead of searching for a way to become someone I am not. Slowly, I began to regain my confidence, self-worth, and joy for life. I went back to school to get my second Master's degree, taught at the collegiate level (once my dream job), and found my way back to me. So, here I am now--teaching middle school ELA (my new dream job), parenting the greatest 9.5 year old the world has ever known, and learning every day that life is what we make it, that goodness is a great thing (perfection is over-rated), and we all benefit from meaningful connection + kindness. 

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If you can relate on any of these levels, this space is for you. This is my personal invitation to the table, Momma. Bring your coffee, your tea, your wine | beer | cocktail. Come sit a while. Let's talk. Let's work through the messiness of it all--together. 

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We've got this!