A Wild Ride Called Life
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- Jun 4, 2019
- 1 min
Smile
You guys. My insides are bursting. These past few weeks have just been tiring yet humbling. I am working so hard at working along side some amazing people who want to hear our story. I am listening to all of you. To us. I want this to be huge. I want us to make a difference. We may be a small little website but we have big hearts and we are being heard. Thank you to all of you for continuing on this journey with me. You help me. Because of God, my family and all of you, I am
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- May 21, 2019
- 1 min
Another day at the Doc’s office
Another month down and another pre op checkup. Although I am a little tired of having to make the drive, I know that I am being seen by some great doctors. I am making progress but the hopes of being able to run or even lift anything more than a 5 lb weight is still not hopeful. All those things I took for granted are now yet just in the distance. As of today there is no running or training for that Army 10 miler that I was hoping to not miss out on again....I left with tears
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- May 1, 2019
- 1 min
Happy 3rd Birthday to my furry best friend
Happy 3rd birthday to my very best furry friend Lulu. I can’t believe that just three years ago your human grandpa gave you to me. I never knew how much I needed you until then. To say that you have saved my life and continue to do so is an understatement. Even though you are spoiled rotten, sassy and independent (just like my own human children 😂), you always know when I need you. God has certainly filled my life with so much love and I am so grateful. Thank you for choosin
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- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Being Tired
Real life. Mom, Veteran, Military Spouse, Entrepreneur, blogger, motivational speaker, coach. I’m tired. I share my real life drama, failures and successes. When I try and explain what I do and why I do it. It’s all of that and to help people like me who are going through it too. We are human. We make mistakes. One thing for sure is that I love my people. My tribe. My girls and guys. I’m tired some days but I am making it. I am walking. I am breathing. I am living. Nothing ca
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- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
Rae Dunn
As I start to begin my day I run across these 2 things and I started thinking. I may get some eye rolls or maybe even a negative comment but these are my thoughts and not yours. In the beginning I was obsessed. It was a hunt that was consuming me. Then after weeks and months went by it was all about the words and the meaning behind them. Positivity and affirmations. It is what helped me get through the shit storm that I have been given. Then I start noticing all the greed and
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- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
New day
Hey y’all! Happy Sunday eve! I know, I know, tomorrow is Monday 😞 What did you accomplish today? Was it a lazy day or a get ready for the week kind of day? Regardless of what kind of day it was, remember that you still woke up to see a new one ❤️ While my sis in-law @ash.whitt was getting all workout inspired by @msrachelhollis, I was over here feeding my face 😂 🍕 I got to see a former Soldier that I haven’t seen since 2009 and It was so goooood. I love how connected I sti
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- Apr 12, 2019
- 1 min
Writing ...
I am finally doing it. For real this time. I am writing and it feels so stinking good. My goal for this year is to get this book done and hopefully edited for publishing. My head has been spinning with constant thoughts. I’ve been told to get this done by so many people but I have been putting it off due to fear of not knowing what to put on paper. You would think it would be easy especially since I publish blogs almost daily, but it really isn’t. When I publish the blogs, I
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- Apr 3, 2019
- 1 min
Teenage Mental Health
This morning I signed up to be a part of @mealtrain for a family who lost their 16 yr old, high school sophomore daughter to suicide. I can’t even. It was the least I could do. As a side note, this meal train app is amazing. My neighborhood did this for my family while Haeli and I were in the hospital after the car accident. The fact that we were brand new to the neighborhood and that they came together to do this was nothing I could have ever expected. I love these people. W
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- Apr 2, 2019
- 1 min
Coasters!
Coasters ❤️ Thanks to @stickermule for producing these for me. I’m kinda lovin’ them. I have extras if you wanna have your cup look as cool as mine as you work on the computer at 1130 in your PJs 🤷🏻♀️. Don’t judge. DM me if you wanna grab one of these bad boys. . . . #coasters #coffeeforlunch #stickermule #logo #momboss #entrepreneur #vetrenpreneur #armyvet #retired #workfromhome #followmeonawildridecalledlife #motivationalspeaker #blogger #ptsdawareness #ptsdrecovery
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 1 min
Sick as a mother
I know I have been quite lately but it’s for good reason. Not only that, but this mom caught whatever the boy has 😷 On top of all of that I am mentally preparing for my 6th surgery. It’s been quite the emotional roller coaster. To say that I am so over this would be an understatement. All I can do is take the bull by it’s horns and say “let’s do this”. As I was lying in bed resting before shuttling the boy to wrestling practice, this sweet girl snuggles up as close as she ca
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- Mar 22, 2019
- 1 min
Podcast feature 21 March 2019
Thank you to @therealalexdumas and @abundancedaily888 for letting me share my story. Sometimes sharing what I am going through helps heal the every day challenges that I face. I hope that by speaking out helps others know that they can survive this. You are not alone. Take a listen and let me know what you think. https://www.facebook.com/AbundanceDaily8/videos/601999503612470/ . . . #therealalexdumas #abundancedaily #ptsdawareness #ptsdrecovery #traumasurvivor #fighter #entre
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- Mar 10, 2019
- 1 min
This week
It’s been a week. I’ve made some connections that I never in my wildest dreams thought I would have imagined making. I have been stepping out of my comfort zone more and more each day. I thought that I was bold while I was in the Army. This has brought it up a notch and I am excited. All that training has helped me to keep growing as a person personally and professionally. I can’t wait to see what is in store for all of us. Even when I need to take some days off, I still cont
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- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min
Hey there
Hey there. I see some new followers lately and I thought I would say hi 👋🏽 I am the face behind the blogs. I am Southern California girl (Simi Valley). I share my story about life as a mom of two teens, life as a retired Army Combat Veteran and a military spouse of over 21 years. I know how it is to juggle life with your career. I know how it is so be a Soldier trying to fulfill your duties and as a spouse trying to support his career. I also know how it is to raise two chi
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- Feb 25, 2019
- 1 min
Depression
Depression is real. Somtimes it comes out of nowwhere. It can be because it was a rainy day or because someone said the wrong thing. You can’t fix us. Just let us breathe and we will be ok. . . . #depression #ptsd #ptsdawareness #ptsdrecovery #space #breathe #itsoktonotbeok #blogger #armyvet #bloggerofinstagram #bloggerofig
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- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
Be still
Some days are better than others. Some days I would much rather stay in the bed and sleep away all the stuff I have to do. Some days I pray for peace and guidance to get rid of all those things going on in my head. All the worry. All the stress. All. The. Things. BUT I get up anyway. I get up even if it is to make that new dinner recipe that has me kinda excited to try. I get up to make a lunch for my son to get him through a long day of a wrestling tournament. I get up to be
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- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Suicide Rates Rising
I saved this article a few days ago. I kept it as a reminder of where I am in life now. Years ago I was where these women were. I didn’t want to live. I didn’t see any purpose. It didn’t matter who I was going to leave behind. I was hurting and no one understood my pain. I wasn’t going to tell anyone because I was supposed to be strong. I was a Soldier for gods sake. Now it hurts to see so many suffering because I know how it feels. Please don’t let yourself get to this place
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- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
To Inspire is to be Inspired
As I was thinking of the word I would want to end 2018 with and begin 2019 with this word popped into my head instantaneously. Although I want to make a difference, I want to inspire as I have been inspired. I have grown to respect and admire so many people over the course of my life that it has touched my heart in so many ways. This is why I do what I do. My mission, my heart, my reason for sharing my story is to help others. I know that both my daughter and I were given a s
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- Nov 7, 2018
- 1 min
The Mighty
I received a response that said “thank you for sharing, I am going through it too and have it hit rock bottom”. It breaks my heart to see others suffering. I share my secrets and suffering for a reason. ...to help others know that they are not alone. Not for pity. Not for an excuse. I am no longer ashamed or embarrassed. There is a reason why I have gone through this and I am still here to tell it. It is so important to me to be able to share what I can when I can. You really
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- Nov 3, 2018
- 1 min
My tribe
Have I told y’all how lucky I am to have your support in what I want to do? Without God, my family, friends and all of you who follow me I wouldn’t be doing this. You all have helped me overcome so much that it still amazes mw how far I have come. Life has its challenges. Some days just suck but being surrounded by all of you has helped in more ways than you can imagine. Thank you for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. Because of this I’ve got you. I am in
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