Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Mother's Day on Sunday. While most mothers and children love to celebrate mothers I know there are many who do not. Some even dread the holiday. How do you explain to your teacher that your mother is in jail, in rehab or simply abandoned you? How do you cope with... Continue Reading →
Many people wonder what it must be like to welcome a new foster child. This account is specifically for new foster parents, waiting foster parents or anyone interested in learning more about what foster parents do. Before any foster parent gets a call for a placement, they will have had to go through much training... Continue Reading →
One of the hardest parts of being a mom is when your child is in pain. One of the hardest things a child will have to reconcile is why your mom would allow pain. Mother's are supposed to protect and prevent injury to their children but what if the very things designed to help your... Continue Reading →
I am definitely not a fan of the mantra "Do whatever makes you happy" because so many people do that at the expense of others. Selfish ambition. "I want this and I don't care who I hurt to get it." Nope that's not the idea here at all. What I'm talking about is taking time... Continue Reading →
In Canada, May is Cystic Fibrosis awareness month. November is diabetes, osteoporosis and lung disease awareness month. March is kidneys, liver, colon, epilepsy, and Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. February is black history and heart and stroke month. April is autism, oral health, Parkinson and IBS month. Are you getting the picture? Every month except August... Continue Reading →
Would you agree??? I do! My favourite place is snuggled under his shoulder, sitting beside him in the car or cuddling with him pretty much anywhere. I'm pretty sure that's a good sign in couples married over 20 years. I know of some who don't want to be in the same room together. Of course... Continue Reading →
The definition of bullying is when a person or a group of people repeatedly do something on purpose to make someone else feel hurt, sad, excluded, scared or embarrassed where there is an imbalance of power. Guess what? I have bullied and been bullied. You probably have experienced both as well. All of my kids... Continue Reading →
Amazing how our moods can change when surrounded by friends. The other day.... feeling blah. Invited friends over for games night......feeling happy, giggly, excited and just downright joyful. The next day....feeling blah. Moody teenagers got the best of me, couldn't go to family celebrations because some of the kids were sick, and nothing much to... Continue Reading →
That was me! I'm not talking about kids affected by major trauma or with severe behaviour issues or mental health issues today. Today, I'm talking about inherently good, smart kids who seem to love trouble. That was me. I knew what was right but I seemed to love to choose the wrong way, the... Continue Reading →
Foster Care Advocate and Village Builder
A New Beginning
No filters, no edits, just the real deal about foster parenting.
What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?
No matter what you have been through, you can feel good again
Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn.
Broken crayons, still colour.
Helping people thrive
Living life with dissociative identity disorder and complex ptsd
Two adoptees - one vocal the other not so much...
Two Columbus Foster/Adoptive Dads
Once a foster child, Always a foster child
Our journey into foster parenting in Washington state.
Trying to make this world a fun place for kids and adults! Find party games, seasonal activities, easy holiday mom fun, and more!
Struggling with mental health, I was sat on a psych ward and inspired to start my very own blog! So here we are, welcome to life’s in the eyes of lauren where I’ll be tackling difficult topics and sharing my personal experiences, mainly focusing on mental health but also social services, the care system, living away from my biological family, school struggles and just life in general! i am writing to help poeple, if that means ive helped one person, ive achieved my goal. I hope you enjoy reading, Good Vibes Only xoxo
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Psalms 19:1
Sharing self help tips/advice/blogs on how to make your life beautifully positive!
