A Return to Writing

It’s been over three years since I’ve shared a blog! In that time I lived with my girls on a small island off the coast of Washington. I taught social and emotional learning to elementary school children at their school, worked for a non-profit that educated kids in kindergarten through highschool on healthy relationships, and sexual abuse prevention, and worked on creating a happy, healthy family culture. Blogging was challenging as I wasn’t sure of how much of my life I should share with my new, small island community, and I was busy working full time as a single mom. But the desire to write again has been pulling on my heart strings for some time now, as writing is the creative practice that brings me closer to myself. During these quiet writing years, I also met the love of my life, Dave! Together we have four children, and there is never a dull moment! There have been innumerous blessings, and the inevitable challenges that life brings. This past year was full of transition, and adjustment as my partner and I decided to take the leap and move in together and begin the process of blending our families! Together we relocated to the East Coast, and after many years of being unsettled, me and my girls are finally planting roots. And after a decade hiatus, I’m also back in school to finish my Master’s degree to become a therapist! This year has been a test in following my heart, having faith in the face of challenges, and saying yes to new opportunities. I’m excited to share more writing as it relates to family blending, creating space to honor my girls heavenly Dad while also embracing their Earthly one, realigning with my life’s work purpose, and creating time to be creative and practice self-care. Stay tuned :)