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How Did You Get Here?
I had never taken the time to sit down and reflect on how, in fact, I did get here. Then recently, providence would have it that I went down an internet rabbit hole and landed on a blog post that challenged me to write my story. This exercise actually revealed some things that surprised even me.
I’m okay. Until I’m not.
And now here we are in 2020 and I seem to be falling apart. “What’s wrong with me?” I ask. “I’ve been through much worse so why can’t I handle this?” I wonder. “Why don’t you just suck it up and get on with it?” I berate myself.
Hanging In – Sort Of
I normally really enjoy blogging. It’s a creative outlet for me that has come to be an important part of my routine, but since the world went sideways my mind has gone blank. I can’t remember anything and I seem to have forgotten how to talk. There is so much information out there – too much if you ask me. It’s difficult to keep yourself reasonably informed without being completely overwhelmed.
Chronic Injury in Children
There is a disturbing movement in today’s society for children to be pushed to play sports too often and too intensely. Eight-year-old hockey players are on the ice 27 days a month. Nine-year-old soccer players are being told they have to drop all other activities and play all year ‘round if they want to succeed. This is not healthy.
Christmas Season Mom Confessions
Don’t get me wrong, we had some great family time over the holidays, but we also had our challenges. Lots of them. Maybe it’s just the age the kids are at now, but this holiday season was the most difficult to date.
The Disastrous Toddler Hip Carry
Carrying your toddler on your hip can cause problems throughout your body. Don’t do it!
The Long-Lasting Effects of C-Section
“What?” The client looks at me, incredulous. “How can my frozen shoulder possibly have anything to do with the fact that I had two C-sections over thirty years ago?” Well, that is going to take some ‘splainin’. If you have had a C-section (or two as in many cases),...
Make Painful Periods a Thing of the Past
What if I told you that the majority of women do NOT need to put up with painful periods? If I told you that pain during menstruation was not only abnormal, but treatable would you believe me?
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