Author: Peace seeking mamma

I know it’s hard to find quiet time. I didn’t think much about it until I got serious in trying to figure myself out in my 40s. Quiet is when I can figure out my self. When I feel upset or something triggers a reaction, I used to react. I’d get defensive or hurt (my…

I grew up feeling like I had to be a certain way to be loved. That translated into putting this enormous effort into trying to be perfect. I held myself to that standard which wasn’t possible and I tried to hold other people to that crazy high standard as well. I want you to know…

Today is the start of the second half of this journey in my life. Approaching 50 I didn’t really know how to feel. The main feeling was disappointment that 50 years of my life is over but I’ve come to realize is that those 50 years have been amazing. I’ve overcome and persevered, I’ve had…

I fear it will be a lifelong struggle for me to constantly want to be there for all the things that you want from me while finding the time to prioritize the things I also want for my own personal life. I love that you turn to me when you need something and I never…

Life is going to be full of stressful moments; you must learn tactics to manage it. Here are some of mine- -Get outside in nature. I heard this called grounding but whatever it is, it calms me and gives me peace. I hope it is a stress reducer for you too because it is any…

You need people. Not necessarily a lot of people but more than just your partner. Here’s a few reasons- -Your people will be by your side through the ups and downs of life and that could mean supporting your through break ups as well. Sadly some relationships fail and if you put all your energy…

I choose this as the blog name because I’ve always joked that you were made from scratch! True that I often said it as a point of ownership, as in I made you and therefore I get to be in charge of you; but we all know that isn’t really true 🙂 I also like…