by Terri | Sep 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
To the moms of older teens and young adults. For the times it feels like parenting in the dark. When they struggle. When it feels just too hard. When fear is vicious, and self-blame runs rampant. When worry fills the mind and the soul and the whole damn room. When it...
by Terri | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Concern: It’s funny that I do a complex job and I serve hundreds of people and I’m not nervous, but the second I want to do something that will help me grow in my relationship with God or with myself, I become small; a shy little baby. Answer: It’s...
by Terri | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I wrote the poem at the end of this post one morning while reminiscing about my kids, who are now all grown. When I read it to my 4th, she said, “Mom, you did that!” Yes, most of my regrets were with the first borns, before I knew what I didn’t know. For many years,...
by Terri | Sep 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Worry is actually a waste of time, energy, and focus. I know it feels so real. I know it is a possibility. I know you think you’re preventing something bad; but what is actually happening is your body is experiencing “the feared bad” that may or may...
by Terri | Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Maybe you need to make your voice louder. Decide for yourself what you believe and think rather than letting other people tell you. Be a person that you are proud of. Wear what represents you well. Do tasks to your satisfaction and be realistic...
by Terri | Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
In response to “I am so sad. My ex has a new girlfriend…” I’m sad that you are sad. Remember that even though it may look like he’s better to her or they’re better together, it’s not likely he’ll treat her differently than he...
