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Carrie Usmar
Apr 3, 20182 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20186 min read
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
Jan 23, 20183 min read
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 25, 20173 min read
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 17, 20173 min read
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 8, 20173 min read
To My Third Baby Turning One
There are times I’ve felt ashamed, afraid I am not doing enough. Not caring for you well enough. Afraid I will forget you. And I feel guilty


Carrie Usmar
Dec 4, 20174 min read
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, 20173 min read
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, 20174 min read
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 10, 20173 min read
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, 20175 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20172 min read
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
May 1, 20173 min read
The Not So Normal Road
You’re probably wondering what is so special about this road. It’s just another picture of a road. Well it’s special to me. Firstly, I...


Carrie Usmar
Apr 21, 20173 min read
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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