Keep Going: For Mom Funny thing about blogging—life explodes with chaos, and the moment I sit down to write, my hands decide to rebel. First time ever, I’m struggling to type thanks to an RA flare. Perfect timing, right? But I’m powering through, because I can, and I will. Plus, I’ve been listening to these motivational podcasts, and the guy in my ear is literally telling me not to quit right now. “Keep going,” he says. And then—bam—an ad. Story of my life. But he’s back, and I’m soaking it all in. This might just be my new thing. Anyway, back to blogging. A lot has happened, though nothing I’d call remarkable. One day I’ll spill all the nitty gritty of my crazy, unfiltered life, but today’s post is for Mom. We’re coming up on five years since you left us, and it hasn’t gotten easier. My heart aches for you just as much as it did the morning I got that phone call—Christmas Eve, 6:46 a.m.—telling me you were gone. That day will always be a blur. But that’s not what I’m here to write ...
Welcome to my world, where healing is messy, resilience is real, and life as a working mom of five is pure chaos and triumph. I’ve faced loss, autoimmune disease, alcoholism recovery, and mental health struggles—learning survival is more than getting through, it’s about growing, laughing, and finding joy. This blog is my raw, unfiltered space for sharing the highs, lows, and lessons. Let’s push forward together!