MY PROMISE

I can’t promise tomorrow That it will be void of sorrow But I can promise my smile My listening ear, my arms Hugs full of loving strength Standing in wait to renew you A friend here to help mend you Give me your heart to protect Until you can stand again Until you have strength…

#BeReal – LISA LISTWA

Written by: Lisa Listwa Blogger at: The Meaning of Me   Not too long ago, a friend told me I was brave. I think the word she said was brave… she admired my chutzpah in posting my whole and actual weight in a group setting focused on lessening our overall gravitational pull. The compliment did…

TO BE YOURSELF

TO BE YOURSELF Written by Sandy Ramsey Blogger at: An Honest Sinner   One of the most difficult ideas for me to grasp in this life has been the concept of how to be yourself. When you grow up without the advice to do such a thing or any idea of how to begin, you sometimes…

DEAR KID (AT WHATEVER AGE)

*Put your armor on for this one. DEAR KID (AT WHATEVER AGE) Written by Tammi Velez Blogger at: Velezita   I’m talking to you, the one with the difficult life. You, the kid, who can not understand why the other kids on the school bus are so happy about weekends, and summer break. Because I…

#BeReal – CAROLYN AND ALYSSA BRIGGS

My #BeReal guests today are Carolyn Briggs and her daughter Alyssa. Yesterday Carolyn’s father, Don, shared what being real meant to him and a few weeks ago her sister, Jennifer, shared her #BeReal story. Today Carolyn and her daughter Alyssa would like to share their story.  Please… leave them a comment and show your support for their bravery and…

#BeReal – SANDY RAMSEY

My #BeReal guest today is Sandy Ramsey. Please welcome this beautiful lady to the series.  Sandy has written about some very important and deep struggles. Somewhere between her stories I fell in love with her inner strength. When we realize perfection is a myth we can get on with being real. This is me. And…

#BeReal – KATE TILTON

My #BeReal guest today is Kate Tilton. I am so appreciative of the response I’ve had with this series.  I hope you guys are enjoying getting to know some new people. I have to thank Rachel Thompson for today’s guest. Kate is an inspiration to other 21 year old women looking to change the world…

#BeReal – RACHEL THOMPSON

My #BeReal guest today is Rachel Thompson. She is powerful.  She is passionate.  She is a survivor.  She is empowering. I read her book, Broken Pieces, in one sitting this week.  I couldn’t put it down.  It is a book full of emotions that hurt, and yet there is power behind each word imparting strength. …