Keeping My Mother’s Memory Alive

#Repost National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Melissa Carle’s mother was just in her early 40s when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Amidst all the trials and tribulations their family faced Melissa, found motivation within her mother’s strength. Today Melissa is an advocate and author of a blog where she shares her story andContinue reading “Keeping My Mother’s Memory Alive”

Happy New Year

This was me last New Year’s Eve… so exactly one year ago today.⠀⠀I was so eager to start a new, refreshed year.⠀⠀Little did I know the drama, sickness and heartbreak the year would also bring.⠀⠀I can’t say it’s been the best year of my life, but I also can’t say it’s been the worst.⠀⠀There areContinue reading “Happy New Year”

Teal is a BIG DEAL! #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth 2019

Happy September y’all! Do you know what this month is!?⠀⠀🎗OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!🎗⠀⠀If you know me, you know my connection to this disease & why I advocate so hard to raise awareness.⠀⠀If you don’t, well then I’m gonna make sure you know what you need to know by the end of this month!⠀⠀That’s why you’llContinue reading “Teal is a BIG DEAL! #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth 2019”

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Let me hit ya with that truth… we put SO much pressure on ourselves every day.⠀⠀Let’s be realistic here. Sometimes it’s OKAY not to finish that last errand, make that last phone call, or push through that last hour of work….⠀⠀It’s called taking care of your MENTAL HEALTH!⠀⠀It’s important that we keep our MINDS justContinue reading “Take Care of Your Mental Health”

You Can Do Absolutely Anything

Had you told me back in May 2016 that I’d be back at graduation in 3 years, I never would’ve believed you. Even though I completed my Master’s program in December I didn’t expect to wait a whole 5 months just to walk across a damn stage (especially when I had my degree framed andContinue reading “You Can Do Absolutely Anything”