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I can remember a time I felt lost and lonely even when in was in a room full of people. I had no feeling of purpose, no happiness, not sad necessarily but numb. I no longer feel that way. I'm enjoying my life,working hard to accomplish the dreams I have, and stopping to smell the roses along the way. What changed you ask? Well I got some closure, accepted what closure I was never gonna get, listened to a shit ton of self help podcast daily and multiple ones, went to ther

Whew, winter has been brutal and I have froze all winter long. I'm ready for spring and the beauty of new beginnings, flowers blooming, green grass, and then moving on into summer, pool days, and not freezing. I'm so thankful for so much. This year we owed taxes but a manageable amount on federal and getting back a little on state. My husband and I have our 1st ever solo trip planned. We love our family time so much but finding as the kids get older we are alone more on ho

This winter has been brutal compared to what we are use to. We went to a cabin in the mountains of Kentucky and it was so far up we were able to make it down, but our son and his girlfriend got stuck 2 more days. Then a week later barley got their vehicle down. Then my husband's car bit the dust. In the past that would have sent me over the edge after and an already stressful week. I would have gotten all upset, cried, and went to bed for days. But we just found a plan

I have 4 chapters left in my book, then the editing. I'm so excited but scared. What if it flops, what if it doesn't sell. But I have to realize how therapeutic writing it has been, so if I get nothing else out of it I healed. I'm watching the Bruce Springsteen movie on TV and never realized all his internal trauma and turmoil. Sometimes the best creators have seen and felt the worst. So I hold on to that. I have always been a dreamer and had huge dreams. I still hope

Chelle Broyer's journey to healing is a story many can relate to. It is filled with struggles, triumphs, and moments of deep personal insight. Her vlog section, "Chelle's Vlogs," serves as a beacon for those seeking guidance on their own healing journeys. Chelle shares her experiences candidly, allowing viewers to walk alongside her through the ups and downs of personal growth. The Power of Vulnerability in Healing Vulnerability is a crucial aspect of healing. By opening up a

2026 is in full swing. I have always wanted a hobby, but just couldn't ever put my finger on what. For Christmas I made my coworkers candles and fell in love with the process. So I order more supplies, done some research, and tried my hand at another batch of candles and waxes. Well it is safe to say I found my hobby. Now I have ordered even more supplies and venturing out to add candles and waxes to this platform very soon for sale. There was a point in my life I felt

2026

Wow a lot has happened. I love the excitement of a new year. New chances, changes etc but February gave me some really bad news of my bff Gina passing. It hit so very hard. She was my person, my sister, and knew everything. That took some time and still hits me. I want to wake up and it all be a bad dream. Then we fast forward to May we went to Utah. I had not been there since 1989. Wow things have changed. Funny how our memories and how things were vs are currently are

I'm sitting here early Christmas Eve morning. Katie is off to work, plans are all kids coming this evening,a few to go look at lights before then we eat and open gifts after Katie gets home from work. Late night of games planned and just enjoying family time and the reason for the season. While as a mom, and yes even with all adult kids, it's a hectic time of year. Work parties, family gatherings, shopping, wrapping, cooking, stressing thatonline orders are delivered on ti

Healing and Weightloss

This month has flown by. We went to Chicago which is the 1st time I have been able to walk and not get wore out too easily. I went to my weightloss Dr yearly check up and doing great. 16 more lbs to loose to be at my goal of 160 at home and no more than 165 in office. Got some good pointers to use from the dietician. My gym trainer had me at too many calories for my weightloss surgery so thathas been changed. Life is good. Healing feels good. Still doing therapy but once

In 2014 I weighed in at 355 lbs when I had gastric bypass sleeve. By 2017 I was around 245 to 250 and then I lost my grandpa that was...

September 2025   2 months into therapy and I am doing so much better.  I did get to test myself on the anxiety and a part of me thought I...

August is almost over, and I have only lost 1 more lb., for a total of 144 lbs. gone. 15 more I would like to lose. I know right now I am...

AUGUST 2025 As summer winds down it makes me sad.  I love summer with every ounce of my being.  But this has been such a good summer.  We...

July 2025 Week 3 The Healing Journey   As I thought about what to blog about this week I 1st think of yesterday and 2 things come...

Healing Journey July week 2   Omg I have learned so much this week. I seriously hope I don’t forget anything and sorry this will be a...

July-2025 Weight Loss Blog   I truly thought I would be in 1 of 2 different places than where I am right now.  March 2023 when I started...

july blog week 1 .docx 1 / 2 July 2025-Week 1 Blog I really struggled the last two weeks, not sure why, no specific reason. I know...

July 2nd 2025 So last week sucked ass.  I was in a funk and hoped a weekend would improve it.  Weekend was grand, then comes the work...