This month's guest post features Ms. Demi Labelle! She is a mother, lover + writer. She is currently travelling the world, sharing her journey + other motherly things on her blog: www.demimotherland.com. From the moment I met Demi, I have been inspired by her passion to not only live life, but to fully experience the vibrancy of life! Demi is a dedicated member of the FTHC Tribe Lounge (come on in - we'd love to have you!) + offers her nuggets of wisdom whenever she can! I hope you enjoy this post. If you want to keep in touch with Demi, you can find her on IG @demilabelle + on TW @demimotherland. Ok enough of my chatting - Ms. Demi Labelle...
Read moreConfessions of a Survivor | A Note on Fear
Fear is a powerful thing if we allow it to live with us. Fear stops us from embracing our tribe. Fear holds you back from experiencing life. Fear stops you from living your dreams before you even give them a chance to flourish. Get where I'm going with this? In most cases, fear is not helpful. Yet many of us live in fear... fear of not being enough...not having enough...not doing enough... not being pretty enough... fear of what others will say about us... fear of looking a certain way in front of others...
Read moreStepparents, Grandparents + Aunts -- Oh My! | Letter to the Village Members
VILLAGE MEMBER | a caregiver; a guardian; someone who willingly takes on the role of a teacher to a younger generation; a family member; a neighbor; a coach; a protector; someone who positively influences the younger generation for their benefit
The role of a Village Member can be a thankless role. There are many times we feel drained or like we made a mistake taking on such a heavy role. Nothing seems to be working, because you see progress in one area + it appears several other areas come crashing down beside you. You knew when you made up in your mind to take this role that it would be difficult, but maybe you didn't anticipate just how much of a sacrifice it would be.
Read moreTrust Restored | The Journey of Healing
Well this is it for sure! Your spouse just crossed the line for the last time + you are done with the relationship! You want out! No matter how many ways you phrase it or break it down - your teen directly defies what you tell them to do! You're certain you're not speaking another language + you're done. Absolutely finished! You're not sure what that looks like as a parent, but you know you're THERE!
Trust is sacred. Trust is a demonstration of love + respect. Trust is foreign to some, yet a comfort to all. Trust allows you to do the unthinkable + believe the impossible. Without trust...there is no relationship.... I'm sure this sounds a bit harsh, but it's true! Trust is the foundation for any relationship. You trust that you will be paid in two weeks for the work you do now. You trust that when you drive across a bridge it won't give out on you. Every place we go, we experience some level of trust. Is it any wonder when it's broken we become so defensive?
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