Forgiveness is Essential Learning to forgive has been the hardest part of my healing journey. The wounds inflicted by cold and unsupportive loved ones cut deep. I resisted forgiveness for a long time because I misunderstood it. I thought it meant giving the harmful people in my life a pass and … [Read more...]
Lesson 6: A Legacy is Not a Replacement
Legacy is Not a Replacement Co-founding Teamotions has given me a meaningful way to create a legacy for Aubrey and Ellie and I'm very proud of what we've accomplished, but its success has not for one second been worth losing them. I'd trade it all in a heartbeat to have my babies back. It is … [Read more...]
Lesson 5: Healing is Holistic
Healing is Holistic I am constantly asked if I could give a grieving mom one piece of advice, what would it be? The truth is, there is no one thing. I had to adopt an entirely different way of living. I had to make caring for my heart a lifestyle. Everything I did on my healing journey mattered; … [Read more...]
Lesson 4: Grief Didn’t Get Lighter, I Got Stronger
Grief Didn’t Get Lighter, I Got Stronger I miss my girls every day and I will until the day I die. This is just the reality of life without them. It is a myth that grief dissipates on its own. It doesn't. Instead, I have learned how to become stronger so what used to be too heavy for me feels like … [Read more...]
Lesson 3: I’ll Never Be Who I Used To Be
I’ll Never Be Who I Used To Be It took me years to realize I wasn't just grieving the loss of my sweet girls, but the loss of my 'before' self. I'll admit I tried very hard for a long time to get my old self back. I missed her and didn't want to lose her too. The first step for me was to make peace … [Read more...]