So many of us wrestle with this: Am I really living as my authentic self, or am I just playing the role the world expects of me? This week on the Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD podcast, I sat down with my longtime friend Jay Floyd—an author, actor, speaker, life coach, Continue Reading
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Personal Growth in Marriage: Finding Yourself Beyond Wife & Mom
Marriage is one of the most rewarding relationships we can have, but let’s be honest — it will also shine a light on areas we still need to grow. Many of us go into marriage thinking everything would be better if only our spouse would change. I know I did. Continue Reading
When Crisis Hits Home: How Wives and Mothers Can Lead with Faith and Strength
Crisis has a way of showing up uninvited. A phone call in the middle of the night. An accident. An unexpected loss. One moment everything is normal, and the next your world is turned upside down. As wives and mothers, we often carry the weight of leading our families through Continue Reading
Surviving Domestic Violence: Real Stories of Faith, Healing & Life After Abuse
Domestic violence is something we can’t just sweep under the rug. The numbers are heartbreaking: 1 in 3 women in the United States will experience some form of physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. More than 41% have endured contact sexual violence, physical abuse, or stalking, and Continue Reading
When You Can’t Leave: How to Thrive in a Toxic Environment
Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic environment—whether at work, in your home, or in a relationship—where leaving isn’t an option right now? The stress is heavy, the negativity is constant, and it feels like your peace is under attack. As women, and especially as military wives or caregivers, Continue Reading
Rediscovering Yourself: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Losing It in Life’s Roles
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Where did I go?”You’ve been the wife. The mom. The caregiver. The supporter. The strong one.But somewhere along the way, in the hustle of everyday life, you forgot about you. If that resonates, this week’s episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD Continue Reading
Surviving Divorce: How to Heal, Rebuild & Thrive After a Relationship Ends
Divorce isn’t just a legal separation—it’s the unraveling of dreams, routines, identities, and sometimes even faith. For many women, especially those who’ve invested years or even decades into a relationship, the end of a marriage can feel like the end of themselves. But here’s the truth: Divorce does not define Continue Reading
Grieving Relationship Loss: How to Let Go and Heal After a Toxic Breakup
We don’t talk about it enough—but grieving the end of a relationship can feel just as heavy as mourning a death. Whether it was a long-term marriage, a situationship you gave your all to, or a toxic connection that drained the life from you… heartbreak hits hard. And if you’re Continue Reading
The Loneliness Epidemic: Healing Disconnection in a Hyperconnected World
Loneliness doesn’t always look like being alone. Sometimes, you’re surrounded by people—but still feel unseen, unheard, and emotionally isolated. You smile in photos, show up for your family, and keep things moving…but deep down, your soul is whispering, “I feel disconnected.” In this week’s episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Continue Reading
Protecting Your Peace: How to Set Boundaries and Still Show Up for the People You Love
Peace isn’t something that just happens. It’s something we have to protect, nurture, and choose — every single day. And if we’re honest, as women, we often give so much of ourselves that we leave our own peace unguarded. In this season of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, I’m inviting you Continue Reading