I have always WAITED to be happy. When I was little I thought the magic would happen when I got married. When I got married I thought I’d really be happy when we had kids. Although all of these things did bring joy and happiness […]

Crystal Lowther is one of the most dedicated Mother’s I have ever met. She hasn’t had it easy, putting her dreams on hold while raising her two boys as a single Mom. Her children are incredible. Infectious smiles and personality for days, but her son […]

My dysfunctional relationship with the mirror started when I was a teenager. As I approached 13, I developed hips. The image I was used to seeing in the mirror, the skinny awkward girl with glasses, was turning into a woman. I didn’t know what to […]

This woman is the epitome of a good co-parent. From the very beginning of my divorce journey, she was an example to me that everything can be okay if you proceed as mature adults and keep the kids your top priority. I’ve witnessed her ex […]

The number one question you get asked when you go through a divorce is, “what happened!?” People want a simple answer like “he cheated” or “she was an alcoholic.” At least from my experience, the demise of our relationship was far from that simple. Our […]

I first met Jennifer Claassen through an incredible program called “Miss Amazing.” The program gives women with special needs the opportunity to experience pageantry. Jennifer was the director and we connected over having son’s on the Autism Spectrum. Shortly after our first conversation, I learned […]

I’ve always wanted to be confident, but I’ve never known how. I’ve tried the “fake it ’til you make it” method for decades, but every time I’ve attempted to reinvent myself or act confident I’ve failed. I’ve finally found the secret. My entire life I […]

I’ve known Ammie for over thirty years. She’s been through a lot. She’s inspired and strengthened me in some of my darkest days and yet she’s just like so many of us in being overly critical and feeling inadequate. Trust me, she is one of […]