Parenting kids from trauma while still healing yourself can feel impossible. But small, intentional steps—rooted in love, faith, and patience—can create moments of connection, growth, and healing for both you and your children.

In middle school, I almost didn’t stay. I wrote goodbye letters, packed my bag, and planned to disappear. But God used a dinner with my mom, the kindness of a teacher, and the power of words to remind me my story wasn’t over. On World Suicide Prevention Day, I’m sharing my story in hopes it helps someone else remember: you are seen, you are loved, and your life matters.

Life has been a whirlwind of volleyball practices, homeschooling, work, laundry… and that’s just Monday. Amid the chaos, it’s easy to let marriage slide to the bottom of the to-do list. But we’ve learned that small intentional moments can anchor us in love and faith.

Want to see how 17 years of marriage has taught us to stay connected, even in the busiest seasons? Check out the full post.

Feeling alone in the chaos? Girl, you’re not. Not Really Alone is your 6-week guide to surviving the mess, leaning on God, and finding your strength—wilderness, drama, and all. Let’s do this together.

Kids growing up too fast, homeschool chaos, and mama feels—some days I cry, some days I caffeinate. Grace shows up in the mess. Here’s how I survive this wild season.

I swore I’d never start a blog. So obviously… here we are. Get ready for real stories, iced coffee truths, and a whole lot of Jesus in the messy middle.