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Sometimes I am given an opportunity to share my story. This past week, the KC Star ran an article about domestic violence and I was asked to talk about my history and life as a survivor. I don’t spend a … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, activist, advocate, authenticity, battered women, being real, challenges, change the world, choices, comfort zone, compassion, confidence, courage, decisions, difficulty, divorce, domestic violence, emotions, experiences, fear, Feelings, girl power, girl warrior, good parent, Growth, gun violence, healing, Health, healthy, hero, history, hope, hurt, inspiration, life, life and death, life lessons, little known facts, love, loving others, memories, mercy, monsters, motivation, narcissist, overcome, parenting, perseverance, Persistence, personal growth, perspective, powerful, priorities, raising children, raising good kids, reflection, self development, self esteem, Shannon Joy, single mother, single parent, Social Issues, strength, survivor, victory, warrior, wisdom, woman
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Little Things
“Won’t that hurt your shoulder?” “I knew you didn’t get lunch today, so would you like me to grab you Pad Thai since I am here already?” “I saw this song and thought you might like it.” “I can come … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, Advice, Feelings, Friendship, Growth, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Tagged friends, Friendship, gratitude, Growth, inspiration, life, little things, personal, thankful, truth
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Piano Dreams
I touch the faded ivory keys, the melody coming alive hesitantly. My fingers are still so slow on the keys, but soon I will be more comfortable. A baby grand piano! In my living room! EEEK! I have wanted a … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, Feelings, Growth, My Art, My daily life, Uncategorized
Tagged art, beauty, create, creativity, decor, discipline, dreams, fine art, Growth, inspiration, piano, truth
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National Single Parent’s Day
It takes a lot to be a parent. It takes more to be a working parent. And it takes everything you have to be a single parent. And today, I want to celebrate my fellow single parents. Single parents are … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Growth, Health, Mental Health, Mother's Day, My daily life, parenting, Uncategorized, work
Tagged Advice, challenges, children, dreams, Family, Feelings, home, inspiration, lifestyle, love, overcoming, parenting, raising children, raising daughters, raising kids, raising sons, reality, relationships, rewards, single mom, single mother, single parent, Single Parent's Day, truth
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Life by Design – So many questions
I have spent the better part of my adult years around network marketers. You know, the people who are always saying bigger is better and life needs to be maxed out in every way? The people who push you to … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, Advice, Family, Family Matters, Fashion, Feelings, Friendship, Growth, Health, My daily life, Organization, parenting, Uncategorized, work
Tagged ambition, dreams, future, inspiration, less is more, lifestyle, love life, Minimalist, minimize, passion, possibility, simple life, simplify
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Flash Fiction Friday – Manchester
Chapter 1: Birthdays are the best! I can’t wait to see her reaction when she sees her gift! I never really thought about birthdays much until I had my own child, my wonderful little Lyla. But when I looked into those … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Feelings, Fiction, Mental Health, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Ariana Grande, bombing, concert, dad, daughter, England, Family, Fatherhood, Feelings, flash fiction, history, hope, imagination, inspiration, love, Manchester, parenting, questions, Teenager, tragedy, turmoil
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The Other Woman
The other woman. She is beautiful. Awesome. Everything I wished I could be. She looks fabulous. Always so confident. She is completely comfortable with who she is. She works out regularly, and you can definitely tell. Her outfit is always on … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Forgiveness, Friendship, Growth, Health, Mental Health, My daily life, Organization, Uncategorized
Tagged bad habits, becoming, challenges, change, daily life, discipline, dreams, envy, focus, goals, greed, Growth, habits, inspiration, mental clarity, motivation, perfection, physical fitness, progress, strength, success, the other woman
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