Words.

I’m a words girl. I love to read, write down my heart and love to hear encouraging words. Maybe a little too much. I want to hear I am doing a good job. That I’m meeting exceeding people’s expectations. I want to hear that I am “rockin’ it” in everything I do. I’m not saying this is right….it’s what I struggle with. I look to others to give me validation. I want to know what I am working so hard {Read More}

Ouch! Sorry Hubs!

This was hard. My homework from my Bible study for this week was to write a letter of apologyto my husband. Um, yeah. Not fun. I’d like to think that I’m a good wife. I love my husband, make dinner, take care of our kids, give him time away with his friends. Really, we make a great team. When we fight, I say I’m sorry and we move on. Then why do I have to write a letter of apology? {Read More}

Shame & Contempt

shame & contempt - geekyandsassy What happens when you feel shame? What do you do when you mess up? How do you react when someone you don’t know questions your parenting in the middle of the grocery store? What is your first reaction?Contempt? For me, honestly it is (and if you’re honest with yourself yours probably is too).Contempt for me or others (or both). Contempt is your attempt to cover your shame without God.Cover up.Break into cold sweats. Hide.Run away.Get {Read More}