Fear Is A Liar
It’s easy to live in fear without knowing you are afraid. Fear slowly builds a nest in your head, adding a twig of shame here and a stick
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Carrie Usmar
- Aug 15, 2020
- 1 min
On My 35th Birthday
She eats a cupcake when she wants to.
She walks around with the frosting on her glasses and face and could care less.
Carrie Usmar
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
We Can't Always Bloom And That's Okay
In a matter of days, the flowers started to wither. The pink melted away. I wondered why the plant couldn't bloom all year.
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 24, 2020
- 3 min
Finding The Answer To The Pressures Of Covid-19
The days of Covid-19 can be dark and suffocating. Most days I’m doing a monotonous task and my mind starts racing and fear settles in. I’ve
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 17, 2018
- 2 min
Developing A Growth Mindset When You Are Depressed
New growth is an important part of life, growth gives us those lessons we can share and inspire others with. Growth gives us the pieces to t
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min
A Letter To My Strong-Willed Son
When my son turned four I decided to write him a letter. As I wrote it I realized so many of the hard moments I struggle with have made...
Carrie Usmar
- Mar 15, 2018
- 3 min
Finding God in the Difficult Times
Getting stuck and in a funk is hard. I hate it. I hate the way I treat others, I hate the way I isolate myself, I hate the person I am when
Carrie Usmar
- Jan 23, 2018
- 3 min
Cultivating Resilience In My Daughter
Motherhood can be difficult. My daughter has an adventurous spirit and loves to climb. She fell at the playground and couldn't jump like
Carrie Usmar
- Dec 17, 2017
- 3 min
Gratitude In The Hard Moments
Immediately I told myself NO, I’m not small, I matter. I make a difference, even when I am doing my monotonous tasks, feeding kids and wipin
Carrie Usmar
- Dec 4, 2017
- 4 min
How To Overcome Fear
My mind said, you don’t have a proper headshot, or why would anyone want to read what you have to say. I envisioned the rejection email sayi
Carrie Usmar
- Nov 10, 2017
- 3 min
Finding My Truth After Trauma Triggers
It’s been a while since I've shared. I've realized my truth comes out in my words. But I have not been sure what to say. After a lot of...
Carrie Usmar
- Jul 9, 2017
- 5 min
Hoarding Pain Anger and Resentment
I have trouble getting rid of everything. I've read books about letting things go, thanking them for their service or the joy they...
Carrie Usmar
- Jun 21, 2017
- 4 min
Digging Up Old Roots And Growing New Ones
Some days I feel like giving up, screaming why, and ignoring the truth. I had deep roots that were uncovered in a storm. I tried to forget t
Carrie Usmar
- Jun 13, 2017
- 4 min
I Don't Need Help
Why is asking for help so hard? Why is receiving help hard? Why does it feel scary? I often think of my three year old. He doesn't ever...
Carrie Usmar
- Jun 9, 2017
- 2 min
Find The Light Anyway
It was a cloudy sunrise. It’s been a while since I walked down to the water and saw clouds with no sun in sight. Normally I wouldn’t...
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 21, 2017
- 3 min
Story of My LIfe
Left the clothes on the line for a few days. Story of my life. Story of my life....... what does that even mean? I think it's a funny...
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