Trauma changes people. Trauma changed me. Emotional abuse in my childhood sent me spiraling into a deep depression and I became suicidal. Later on, an abusive relationship in my adulthood shattered my heart and broke my spirit. I lost myself and I became disconnected from passion and purpose. My mind was fractured and I became […]
Hope. I like the sound of that. More importantly, I love the reality. I love that God chose me to be a vessel and a mouthpiece for change, growth and healing. I have been to Hell and back (so to speak) and I realize that there’s nothing more important than peace of mind, happiness and being okay with The […]
Welcome to December! The last month of the year and what could possibly be your BEST MONTH. It’s never too late to make a change. (1) Take some time to think about your life. Are you happy? What do you want to change? What do you want to keep the same? You have the […]
I’ve been thrown the biggest surprise party of my life. While on my sick bed, literally, I was given a deep passion for living and started on a path I never dreamed I’d travel. A college graduate, working in the mental health field, super independent, oldest of six siblings (their second mom), involved in church, a busy […]
Previously published on blog.momentswithmissy.com in October of 2014 So here I am. 2:00 a.m. and I’m starting a blog. Just a few years ago I was convinced I’d never do anything like this. Ever. I’m shy and get nervous easily. However, since joining social media in 2007 I’ve slowly been coming out of my shell […]