I’m Just Getting Started!

I’m so sick today. Like the throat hurts, nose hurts, I’m exhausted kind of cold. Fortunately, I’m a stay-at-home-wife, so I don’t have to leave the house if I don’t want to. And trust me, I don’t want to.

I started this website about two or three months ago. Closer to three, I think. Then I lost my mom. She was 80-years old, and her last few weeks were spent at my sister’s home, surrounded by family. What a blessing for her, and us. She was always my biggest fan for my writing and such. She cheered me on no matter what I did. When I went through my network marketing phase (I know, I know) she was there. She would have been thrilled to see this website and to see my stories FINALLY getting out there to be seen. Because, let’s be honest, it isn’t easy to get into traditional publishing.

All that being said, just remember that the site is currently in a “being built” phase, but as I’m building and expanding, I’m also adding chapters of the books and making new digital downloads available. So please be patient with me as I work. This is a life-long dream for me, to offer all of this to the public. Well, not “public” because you guys that come here are friends and family to me. Because I’m sharing pieces of myself, my dreams, my spirit here. Some of what I offer and write about will be funny, some sad, and some will be from the most vulnerable, deep places within me, as I take you along my trauma-healing journey.

You know, I actually hate to use the word “trauma” because it’s bandied about so much today that the word has been cheapened in a way, almost like a slap in the face to people who have real trauma in their lives. But then I remind myself that we all have different levels of strength, different levels of acceptance, different levels of ability to cope. So I take a deep breath and just set out to help us ALL heal, no matter our levels or place in the journey.

I’m 53 years old. I have a story that would turn your hair white, turn your blood to ice. In a way, I’m so afraid to share it, because I’m afraid of the judgement that I feel will come. Isn’t it crazy how a victim can feel that way? And I do know the part I played in some of it, but for the most part, it was all out of my hands. It was like falling into a rushing river and being carried along no matter how hard you swim for the shore, and then getting judged because you fell in the first place.

But somewhere, in the deepest parts of my soul, there was always this voice saying, “I’ll be DAMNED if I let this break me.” And I’m scarred and troubled, but it didn’t break me. And I’m really hoping that what I share and teach will help you too. Because we feel like we have to travel alone. And that’s just nuts. I’m here for you. Please know that I’ll treat you gently, even if what I say seems harsh sometimes. Think of it like the antiseptic you put on a wound before you dress it. It hurts, but it’s necessary.

I’m 53 years old, and I’m just now turning my dreams into reality, but it’s NEVER too late to start, never too late to chase a dream.

EDIT: A few hours later….

I actually started this blog post with a purpose, but my menopause brain got off the rails haha. What I wanted to tell you is that I’ve changed the site a little, by giving everyone free access to the blog page and adding the membership page. I wanted to let you have access to my blog posts and also give you free sample chapters of the stories. I mean, you need to see a little of what you are getting, am I right??

Every so often I will offer some of the printables for free, depending on what I’m highlighting that week.

What’s in the works on the “Courses” page-

Right now, I’m building three different courses- a menopause journey and guide, a trauma survivor’s journey and guide, and one that’s all about prepping and being ready for any type of disaster that may come your way. I’m really excited about them, and also pretty nervous about one. I’m going to be opening myself up and being completely vulnerable with that one, and frankly I’m a little scared. But no matter what, what I truly hope is that I can help you heal through the dark things in your own past.

I love you guys, more I think than you’ll ever truly know. I’m here for you.