Motherhood & Healing
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She Didn’t Sign Up To Do Life Alone: The Weight of the Mental Load in a Two-Parent Home
Carrying the mental load alone in a two-parent household is a quiet, constant strain. It creates tension, fuels overwhelm, and leads to resentment. This isn’t what she signed up for—she signed up for a partnership.
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I Spent Years Wanting to Be Somebody… And I Already Was
“I spent years chasing a name for myself—something bigger, something that felt like ‘enough.’ I didn’t realize I already had the most important title of all: Mom. I thought I needed status to be somebody, but the whole time, little eyes were watching, and little hearts were loving me just as I was.”
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Two Years In: Love, Lessons, and Letting Go of Expectations
We said we wanted God at the center—but too often, we acted like we knew better. Two years into marriage, I’ve learned that healing is messy, love is quieter than I expected, and showing up doesn’t always look pretty. This isn’t the anniversary I imagined—but maybe it’s the one that means the most. Real, raw, and still reaching for grace.
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Teaching My Kids Consent, Boundaries, and the Power of “No”
In our home, consent isn’t just a conversation—it’s a core value. I don’t force my kids to give hugs, perform on command, or greet strangers just because they’re family. I believe in raising children who know their voices matter and that “no” is a full sentence. This post shares the boundaries we’ve set to protect their confidence, safety, and self-worth—even when it goes against cultural norms.
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When Healing and Motherhood Collide
Motherhood has a way of uncovering the wounds we thought we buried. As I raise my children, I often find myself face-to-face with the pain of my own childhood. This post explores what it looks like to heal while mothering — to break generational cycles, lean into grace, and let God transform the broken places into something whole.
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
In this first post, I share the heart behind The Essential Schoolhouse - a space for healing, homemaking, and honest motherhood. If you’re rebuilding life with faith, grace, and intention, you belong here.
