3 things after 2 days of hell.

What version of hell you ask?Reliving 20 years of emotional abuse on the witness stand over a 2 day period and knowing you would never be able to say all the things that needed to be said. 20 years you hid, denied, explained away, enabled. 20 years you thought you were crazy. So my 3 things of gratitude today are that I finally had the courage to leave; I am grateful that I truly stood up for myself for the first time in 20 years in that court room, no matter the outcome. After all, it’s the legal system not the justice system. I am grateful to finally be able to start a new chapter in my life after a divorce that took 2.5 years, to live for me, to get to know me again. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude

2-2-22 3 things

The day before it all goes down. The next 2 days I will be in a court room with my husband to cut the final threads of a 30 year trauma bond. It’s been almost a 2.5 year brutal journey. Tonight I am grateful that I spent the last 3 years learning how to turn my will over to my higher power because I truly am powerless over an alcoholic/addict. I thought I had learned that a long time ago, but I guess I forgot. Tonight I will rest well; I am grateful for the amazing people who surround me as I continue recovering from emotional and mental abuse. Tonight I will sleep well; but I am most grateful today that by dear friend, Bon Bon, did not suffer terribly through her recent bone biopsy. Tonight I will sleep well. Please pray for full remission for my dear friend. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things #moveforwardwithpurpose #justbringthetruth #iamenough

In His hands.

February 1, 2022

Today’s 3 things: I am grateful for the people in my life who remind me of my value and my strength when I forget; I am grateful that I am learning how to let go of things I cannot control; I am grateful to be so lucky to have two darling little angels that call me Mammaw. I spent the weekend with them and they definitely filled my love bucket. The giggles- oh the giggles. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude

The pitter patter ❤️

3 things on Friday January 28, 2022

I am so exhausted. A long week has ended. The next week will be longer, but that’s okay. I am grateful for my stamina and stubborn streak when I refuse to give up. Some may consider these character flaws and sometimes I feel that, too – but right now they are helping me survive, so there’s that; I am grateful for the chicken I burned for dinner. No, I didn’t mean to burn it but I was distracted by one of those other things I had to do and forgot about it in the oven. But I still have food – I mean, it’s edible; I will be very grateful for the third wind I soon get so that I can finish preparing my dinner and actually eat (I already used up the second wind). I have faith it will come. I figured I should go ahead and write out my gratitudes because when I do get that last push of energy to eat it will immediately be followed by placing my head gently on my pillow. Sweet dreams everyone!! #choosejoy #gratitide #3things

Does it make you want to yawn?

From the couch to the bed.

January 24, 2022 daily 3 things of gratitude. I am still very tired from my bought of Covid, evidently. I am grateful I had nothing else on the calendar today after school. I “took a nap” after school and woke up just to move to the bed for the night. I am grateful for the delicious bowl of lucky charms I had before my nap; I am grateful for the peace in my heart that allows me rest so easily. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things

Sunday 3 things…

January 23, 2022 I am grateful for friends who have my back – truthfully, thoughtfully, unabashedly; I am grateful for the new puzzle book I published today under Baby Bird Puzzles; I am grateful to put my head on this soft and cozy pillow after talking to each of my children today. #choosejoy #3things #Gratitude

My Daily Gratitude

3 things to be thankful for on January 22, 2022 in South Carolina…I am grateful for me time. But even more than that – I am only just really starting to figure out what that means; I am grateful for the candles that I lit today because they made my place feel homey and smelled yummy; I am grateful for the red holiday decorations that still surround me. I like them and simply wanted to enjoy them a little longer and that’s ok. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude