Two years ago, I became a mother. It was one of the best days of my life. From the moment I stared into those little boy’s eyes, my world was filled with so much love and joy. I love being a mother and I know this is what God intended for my life. However, I am more than just a mother and I feel that over time I have forgotten that and lost a little bit of who I am. I am a mother, I am a wife, I am a friend, and I am me. Life pre-babies, I used to love spending time with my family, hanging out with my…
Anxiety
Anxiety. I have struggled with anxiety since I was about 9 years old. Although, back then, I had no idea that’s what it even was. Ever since I was a little girl, I always had trouble with change. My first memory of this was in elementary school. I was in fifth grade and about to make the transition into middle school–that meant a new building, all new teachers, and new faces. When the first day of sixth grade arrived, my body didn’t know how to handle it. I felt so sick to my stomach and would just cry on the stairs uncontrollably. I was constantly late to school because I…
