Are you lonely or have you just found yourself alone? You can feel lonely right next to someone. And you can be alone and feel totally content. Holidays are hard. So before you run out and jump into a relationship because you see all the pictures on social media, go to the parties without aContinue reading “Are You Lonely?”
Author Archives: Shandi White
Leave it in the Rearview
There’s something cathartic about driving away. Especially when you look the rear view mirror and literally see your problems get smaller. But do they? Do problems go away just because you leave them where you felt them? They really don’t. Sometimes we just need a break. A way to clear our heads and think andContinue reading “Leave it in the Rearview”
Timeline of Regret
If you live long enough you may look back at a point in your life and want a do over. Think about that. So 2 years ago you didn’t handle something the way you think today you would have handled it and that makes you wish you could go back and change it. But twoContinue reading “Timeline of Regret”
It’s Not Right or Wrong
It’s not right or wrong, it’s “do you understand?”… The best relationships are born and thrive in this question. It’s not always about defending your decision. It’s not always about proving to the other person why you were justified and where they were wrong. If maintaining the relationship is important to you, it’s about understandingContinue reading “It’s Not Right or Wrong”
When You See it Coming…
Sometimes we find ourselves in less that desirable situations because we’ve gotten ourselves into less than desirable situations. Sometimes when the stars don’t align, the train takes too long to pass, or someone doesn’t react like we thought they would, it shifts us out of plan and away from how we wanted life to be.Continue reading “When You See it Coming…”
How Far do You Take it?
This may be an unpopular opinion and also maybe hypocritical to my “let it go” and “heal the hurt” messages…so hear me out. How far do you take it when someone hurts your child? All the way to the gates of hell to deliver them and back is how far I’ll take it. I’m notContinue reading “How Far do You Take it?”
I’ll Be Happy When ……
“I must accept life unconditionally. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don’t set any condition.” Margaret Lee Runbeck I’ll be happy when the dog doesn’t pee in the house any more. I’ll be happy when the baby is out of diapers. I’ll be happy when the teacherContinue reading “I’ll Be Happy When ……”
But Do I REALLY Use That?
Here’s my toxic trait. I keep things for way too long. If it’s not broken, I keep it until I can strategically find a loving home for it or because I “might need it one day”. And it’s such a poor use of my time, space, and energy. Lately, I’ve been using the antique breadmakerContinue reading “But Do I REALLY Use That?”
Women are the Glue
My grandmother told me years ago that women are the ones who keep the big families together. She went on to say “Don’t you think my sisters and I got into it? Sure we did. Do you think our husbands always got along? Lord no.” when explaining how it wasn’t always easy. She was oneContinue reading “Women are the Glue”
Young Parents: Are You Missing Out?
I was barely nineteen when Alex was born, almost twenty two when Kaitlyn was born, and my mom was twenty when I was born. That makes for one young mama and a very young nana. I’ll be turning forty four the month my first grandbaby is born, little Lola Jo, and it still blows myContinue reading “Young Parents: Are You Missing Out?”
Deeper Than a Puddle 