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Seasons of Stuff

On October 24, 2022October 23, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

The parallel between my attachment to my possessions and my obsession to constantly be productive went much deeper than emotional spirals. I realized I was allowing both to define my worth as a person.

Throwback: Seeing Beyond the Dot

On May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Parenting, Self Care1 Comment

The black dot analogy connects to many of my life experiences.  Specifically, the reality that parents and kids often remember experiences differently.  It seems that moms are often harder on ourselves than our kids are on us.  It makes me wonder, are kids somehow able to keep their focus on the whole page while parents struggle to see beyond the dot?

Seeing Beyond the Dot

On May 24, 2021May 23, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Parenting, Self Care2 Comments

The black dot analogy connects to many of my life experiences.  Specifically, the reality that parents and kids often remember experiences differently.  It seems that moms are often harder on ourselves than our kids are on us.  It makes me wonder, are kids somehow able to keep their focus on the whole page while parents struggle to see beyond the dot?   

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