Grief is Like Glitter
I am by no means the creator of this, but I love the metaphor: grief is like glitter. One of my good friends is not a fan of this phrase.…
Drawing Boundaries in Relationships
Personally, I have never had good boundaries for myself. I am generally a very easy going person with a lot of patience. I love helping others and making others happy.…
The Best Decision For My Foster Daughters
Oftentimes, the decisions that are the best or the right thing to do, are the most difficult. They often come with a great cost, which can make them feel like…
Play Therapy Through Crafts For Children
As a person who works as a Camp Manager, I know firsthand how important play is for childhood development. It is fundamental for so many skills that children will develop.…
Children’s Literature Lessons
Children's literature is an incredibly powerful tool. It is a great way to bond and spend time with your children. It can also be a wonderful way to teach morals…
What I Learned From My Foster Children
In my previous post: https://strengthinmystory.com/parenting-with-a-toxic-partner/ I discussed how my ex-husband and I brought 3 foster children into our home. A five year old and twin 18 month olds. I learned…
Reclaiming Special Events After Trauma
After experiencing trauma and escaping toxic relationships, it can be very challenging to find joy in events or experiences you once enjoyed with your abusive significant other. A large step…
Parenting with a Toxic Partner
Parenting is challenging no matter how you become a parent, but there are some unique challenges when it comes to foster parenting. You often do not have much time to…
Foster Parent Approval with a Narcissist
Truth, lies, and sabotage. These are the three words that come to my mind when I think about the process that my ex-husband and I went through to become certified…
When Support is Not What You Receive
There are certain experiences in your life in which you expect support from loved ones, and sometimes that support is absent. I am feeling very nostalgic today and am thinking…