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When Healing and Motherhood Collide
There are moments in motherhood that bring out the very best in us — and the very worst. I didn’t understand why I was so triggered by my daughter’s meltdowns, why I shut down during conflict, or why I couldn’t feel fully present even though I deeply loved my babies.
It wasn’t until I began to truly heal that I saw it clearly: motherhood doesn’t hide our wounds — it exposes them. And that’s not a bad thing.
🌿 The Wounds I Carried
I entered motherhood carrying baggage I didn’t fully unpack.
- Adoption trauma.
- Childhood abuse.
- Years of survival-mode living.
I thought if I pushed it all down, I could build something new — something beautiful. But what’s buried alive doesn’t die. It leaks out in the yelling, the tears, the shame, and the exhaustion that no nap can fix.
✝️ Healing by the Grace of God
My healing journey hasn’t been easy, clean, or fast. I’ve sat in therapy. I’ve prayed through flashbacks. I’ve wept in the shower and worshipped in the chaos.
But I’ve also experienced the gentle hand of a healing God — a Father who doesn’t shame the broken girl in me, but restores her.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
🧡 My Children Are Not My Do-Over — They’re My Redemption
It hit me one day: I wasn’t failing. I was growing. Every time I break a generational pattern, I am mothering my children and re-mothering myself.
I used to feel ashamed that I had to learn how to love well. Now I thank God I get the chance to do it differently.
🌱 If You’re in the Middle…
To the mama who feels like she’s too broken to raise whole children — you are not too far gone.
Healing takes time. It takes courage. But it also brings joy. And with God’s help, you are already breaking chains.
Your motherhood is not ruined by your past — It’s redeemed by your yes to growth, grace, and God.
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From Surviving to Thriving: Why I Chose Essential Oils
How Essential Oils Became Part of Our Healing Journey
Real wellness starts with a mama’s “no more.”
I didn’t set out to sell oils. I wasn’t looking to join a team. I was just trying to help my daughter.
💔 It Started with a Diagnosis
My oldest was diagnosed with eczema.
The solution? Steroid creams.
But something about that didn’t sit right with me. I wanted more than a temporary fix — I wanted to understand why her body was struggling and how to support it gently. That search for a better way led me to essential oils… and eventually, to complete an online aromatherapy certification.
That one decision changed everything.
🌿 Oils Became Part of Our Everyday Healing
After I started using oils consistently, something incredible happened:
👉🏾 None of my kids have needed medication for their eczema since.
We found blends that supported their skin, their emotions, and their immune systems. Oils became part of our rhythm — diffused during school time, rolled on at bedtime, and used in DIY balms, cleaning sprays, and immune rollers.
🌼 Why I Chose Young Living
I tried a few brands early on, but when I started researching purity, sourcing, and sustainability, I knew I wanted something I could trust with my kids.
I became a Young Living Brand Partner in 2024, not because I wanted a business — but because their oils made the kind of impact I had to share.
Since joining the Young Living family, here’s what’s happened in my own body:
- 🙌🏾 I’m no longer taking anxiety or depression medication
- 💊 I’m off my cholesterol medication
- 🌙 I’m sleeping better
- 🧠 I can think more clearly
- 💪🏾 I have more energy than I’ve had in years
And all of that while raising four kids, homeschooling, managing a household, and living with a chronic illness (Moyamoya). These oils don’t fix everything — but they support everything. And that matters.
🕊️ A Natural Path Rooted in Grace
I believe God gives us wisdom and resources — not to fear the world, but to nurture the lives He’s entrusted to us. Essential oils became one of those tools for me. A gift I didn’t expect… but one I’ll never be without again.
✨ Curious about essential oils or looking to start your own natural living journey?
I’d love to help you get started with Young Living — the company that helped me go from survival mode to thriving in my wellness, mindset, and motherhood. 🌿💛
Whether you’re dealing with stress, skin issues like eczema, low energy, or just want a cleaner home without the toxins — there’s an oil (or five!) for that. 😉
🛒 You can order through my link using referral code: 4664955
💌 Or you can email me at theessentialschoolhouse@gmail.com — I’d be honored to help you choose the right oils for your family!
Natural living isn’t a trend for us.
It’s a lifestyle rooted in healing, nourished by faith, and sustained by grace.
Let’s begin, together. 🌿
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
Rooted in healing, nourished by faith, sustained by grace.
Hi friend — I’m so grateful you found your way here.
The Essential Schoolhouse isn’t just a blog — it’s a reflection of the life I’m rebuilding one piece at a time. It’s a space where healing is sacred, faith is real, and grace meets us right in the middle of the mess.
I’m a mama of four doing my best to homeschool, homestead (with just chickens!), and live a natural lifestyle in a world that often values convenience over connection. But behind all that, I’m also a woman healing from deep wounds — childhood trauma, foster care, post-adoption abuse, and the invisible weight of chronic illness.
I’ve lived through brokenness — and I’m still walking through it. But I’ve also found beauty here. In from-scratch cooking with little hands by my side. In choosing gentle rhythms over perfection. In holding onto faith even when things fall apart.
That’s what this blog is about.
Here, I’ll share:
- Honest reflections on motherhood, healing, and marriage
- Tips for homeschooling and homemaking from a place of grace
- Natural living with essential oils and homemade everything
- From-scratch cooking (because nourishment matters — body and soul)
- Encouragement for mamas who feel like they’re doing it all alone
If you’re someone trying to create a different kind of life — one rooted in purpose, peace, and healing — you’re not alone. This blog is for the mamas who are choosing to rebuild, redefine, and reclaim their stories.
So here’s to starting where we are —
Rooted in healing, nourished by faith, sustained by grace.
Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse.
With love,
LeLe
