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
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Carrie Usmar
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Drink More Tea Mama
I looked down at my tea cup and it said Best Wife Ever. And I thought to myself wait a minute, your mind has gone in a spiral. You went from
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 30, 2018
- 6 min
Understanding Shame And How To Overcome It
My story of overcoming the shame from sexual assault and addiction. How to understand what the voice of shame is and 5 tips to overcome sham
Carrie Usmar
- Dec 25, 2017
- 3 min
Finding Joy in Christmas 2017
But if I focus on all that we didn’t do this year, I am missing what we have done. I am missing those moments of joy that are happening righ
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
- Aug 21, 2017
- 4 min
Beautiful Pictures Never Tell The Full Story
My experience reminded me not to assume anything about a person by looking at their photos. There is always more to their story.
Carrie Usmar
- Jul 15, 2017
- 3 min
Treading the Waters of Depression
I have bouts of depression. It pains me to admit that, I don’t want to believe it. But I have the kind of depression that doesn’t go away. S
Carrie Usmar
- Jul 10, 2017
- 3 min
The One Thing You Think Would Never Happen To You
We had a lot to prepare before hosting a party. My mind kept jumping from one thing to the next, leaving me agitated. I worked so hard...
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 15, 2017
- 5 min
Poor In Spirit and Blessed
I really am blessed. All this pain and hurt and darkness I battle on a daily basis is a blessing because it brings me closer to him. I need
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
- 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...
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 19, 2017
- 3 min
To The Person With The Anger Problem
You get mad sometimes, no big deal right. It happens, everyone gets mad. If you're thinking this, you're right everyone does get mad to...
Carrie Usmar
- May 8, 2016
- 3 min
My Motherhood Manifesto of 2016
A few things I have learned, as a mama daring greatly. (My daughter Celia and I, Photo Credit: Tiffany Axtmann Photography) Don’t fear...
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