Why a Blog. Why Me.

Why a blog.

I am not a writer. I do not like “putting myself out there”. I love to fly under the radar and mind my own business. So I struggle with having a blog. I mean, truly, it is far easier (and safer) to go about my life and not share anything about it. But as I go through life, I often find myself searching for others who have gone through situations that I am currently going through. I am looking for advice and wisdom because I am not sure how to handle what I am going through. I want to learn from others so I don’t make terrible mistakes. I searched but, to my disappointment, I found nothing. And I felt very alone and anxious trying to navigate this life. I began writing as a way to get my thoughts out of my head and give me peace and perspective. In talking with other women, I’ve realized how many of us are going through or have gone through a lot of similar struggles alone. One woman suggested that I share my experiences because it would help others get through theirs. That was 10 years ago and I have struggled with that. I am a private person. I was hoping someone else would put themselves out there so I could be helped not the other way around. But now I have a daughter and I do not want her to go through life feeling alone. I don’t want her to make mistake after mistake trying to figure out how to handle her struggles. And I know there are other daughters out there who need this as well. So here I am, sharing my struggles, my experiences and that of others, in hope that you will not feel alone but rather feel like you have a community of women who will support you through your own struggles. I want you to know you are not alone and hopefully, through reading the stories of others you can use their wisdom to navigate your situation better.

Why Me.

So who am I? I am no one really. I am just a girl who is trying to make it through life the best that I can. I want to use my experiences to help others navigate theirs. I want you to learn from my mistakes.

So what have I been through… this is where sharing gets tough. There are things that I truly do not want to share. Things that have happened years ago that I try not to think about or admit. And so, while I list a few of the things I have gone through I may not include everything. Just know that as I write this blog, I write from personal experience. I am a child of divorce. I have lived a life that has been dictated by others. I have marriage that failed. I have been mentally, emotionally and physically abused. I have battled depression. I have struggled to forgive people who have wronged me in ways I can’t understand. I have lost the faith I was raised with and found a much more personal and honest one. I am continually struggling with the concept of friendship. I am a mother to 3 young kiddos. I am a sister. I am dealing with aging parents. I am a business owner. All the while trying to not gain weight, keep a smile on my face and be kind. AND IT IS HARD!

If any of this sounds like you, I invite you to join the community we are building. A community of women being honest about life. A place where we support and encourage one another. This is not a place to complain, bash or judge each other. This is a safe place.

We are all going through something… show a little grace.

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