Tag Archives: marriage

The silver leaves of ailing trees.

Posted on March 7, 2021 by tec

Over the weekend, I let bedtime routine slip some. Morning was the same, although actually he woke up before me today. Tonight was business as usual and we were lights out by 8:30ish. He was out by 8:59. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, Uncategorized | Tagged [ . . . ], a strong foundation, accountability, bedtime, bedtime routine, eating disorder recovery, higher power, making space, marriage, mom'ing, owning the wins, practicing all the things, relief, showing up, step work, the middle one, the things that keep me on my path, the voices in my head, the youngest, typing while I'm too tired to keep my eyes open, weekend | Leave a comment

Down to the ground.

Posted on February 25, 2021 by tec

Chris and I have been trying to get the boys to bed earlier. Over the past few months it had been later and later, until they were both going to sleep after 10. The littlest would then wake up at … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, Uncategorized | Tagged bedtime, compromise, embrace the process, marriage, mom'ing, owning the wins, perfectionism | Leave a comment

The wolves came and went and we’re still standing.

Posted on February 23, 2021 by tec

Today I worked my program in a way I’m really proud of. I not only remembered, but I articulated, the importance of staying my path. That I’m right where I’m supposed to be, even if it’s hard. I’m learning the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021 | Tagged al-anon, communication, consecutive days, doing the hard thing, eating disorder recovery, marriage, self care, showing up, working the steps | Leave a comment

Anything but empty.

Posted on June 3, 2020 by tec

I let the universe take care of me today. I let the people who love me turn my day around. After I posted earlier, I went outside with the boys, but it wasn’t enough. My body needed to move. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in quarantine, Adventures in running, Uncategorized | Tagged [ . . . ], communication, content, faith, family, friends, giddy happy, gratitude, growth mindset, marriage, next90 challenge, progress, relationships, running, showing up, training, vulnerability | Leave a comment

Dream a little dream of me.

Posted on June 1, 2020 by tec

I stayed up all night accidentally and now, suddenly, the sky is light and the birds are chirping away and it’s 4:57. My numbers. I never got tired. Even now I’m not so tired. What a weird night. And a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birds chirping, compartmentalizing, depression, I always come back to me, marriage, mental health, mindfulness, night turned to day, not insomnia, pay attention, random thoughts, relationships, This Is Us marathon | Leave a comment

The fire beneath my feet is burning bright.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by tec

A couple nights ago I shared with Chris my ribcage. Years ago (2014) I weighed much less and my ribcage was a great source of pride. I had worked hard for that weight loss. I had worked hard to overcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, constructive behavior, Dave Hollis, destructive behavior, eating disorder recovery, growth mindset, healthy food relationship, keto, made for more, marriage, navigating the past, next90 challenge, Rachel Hollis, rachel martin, story time with Jill, stress, the universe, when there is finally a moment where feeling good doesn't feel bad, whole30, yoyo dieting | Leave a comment

Pick up the flashpoint.

Posted on May 9, 2020 by tec

I felt so much clearer after I wrote on Thursday. It was almost alarming how quickly I felt clear again. I called the tax guy and made an appt for the following day and by 1:30pm yesterday, our taxes were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged communication, doing the hard thing, family, injury, marriage, progress, relationships, seizure disorder, self actualization, shoulder dislocation, stress, support system, the universe, working our programs | Leave a comment

It took some time to survive you.

Posted on May 7, 2020 by tec

I’ve been disconnecting my why and my who from my present the past few days. I’m sure there’s a reason. I’m sure that reason is important. But I haven’t tread there yet. I haven’t come here to pick it apart. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged communication, eating disorder, eating disorder recovery, food as comfort, food don't fix, future me, marriage, my who, my why, navigating, one foot in front of the other, Rachel Hollis, relationships, self awareness, self care, stress, the hard things, writing, writing as therapy | Leave a comment

Like the ceiling can’t hold us.

Posted on May 3, 2020 by tec

Before I even make my coffee this morning, I want to share what my life affords me. I woke up this morning to this. There are clean dishes in the drain board from 24 hours ago. There’s crap on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abundance, all the hard work, Dave Hollis, family, growth mindset, home management, housework, Kendra Hennessy, marriage, progress, Rachel Hollis, relationships, RISExLIVE, routines, sex, YBML | Leave a comment

The voice that’s been calling me back home.

Posted on April 15, 2020 by tec

I had a panic attack this afternoon. I feel compelled to write about it because I learned a lot of things. First, a panic attack is not failure. It is a lesson learned. Second, it’s not weakness. It is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, asking for help, communication, family, how others show up for you, marriage, mental health, panic attacks, relationships, showing up, vulnerability | Leave a comment

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