Your childhood may have shaped you, but it doesn’t get to define you. You’re allowed to grow beyond what hurt you.
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A Little Light, A Little Green, A Little Hope
I noticed the tiniest hints of spring this week—nothing big or dramatic, just small signs of life returning. And it reminded me that growth doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it begins quietly, beneath the surface, long before we feel “ready.” Quiet growth counts, too.
This is me. Straight Outta My Mind.
An intro to Straight Outta My Mind, which came from my love of writing, connection, and being real. I’m an INFJ introvert, mom, autoimmune + holistic girl, Amazon affiliate, and photography/travel enthusiast sharing the messy, meaningful, and relatable parts of life. If you’re a little crazy too… welcome.
“You’re Gonna Miss This” (Apparently “They” Were Right)
We survived the toddler trenches by laughing at the phrase “You’re gonna miss this.” Turns out, we don’t miss the chaos… but we do miss the days when a snack, a nap, or a hug could fix almost anything.
So… We’re Dating Again
After 22 years of marriage, we’re learning how to date each other again—this time with more history, more grace, and a whole lot more curiosity. It’s amazing what you rediscover when the house gets quiet.
Parenting Failures
We thought we were failing. Our kid thought she was failing. Turns out, it was just a moment we’d laugh about for years. Parenting is wild—but you’re not alone in it.
For the One Who Is Struggling This Christmas
Not every Christmas is wrapped in joy and bright lights. For those carrying grief, stress, or uncertainty, this season can feel especially hard—but even here, hope can still quietly exist.
6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling
I wrote this post over 10 years ago when our family made one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make — to step away from homeschooling and enroll our kids in a local Christian school. Now, reading this after again having to make tough transitional decisions to leave the private school and return… Continue reading 6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling
Remembering the Heart of Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood
It isn't often that I write a post in reference to a previously reviewed book. Today, I will. This is for the moms out there… I was re-reading Hope Unfolding by Becky Thompson recently when I came across something I had completely forgotten—something I believe so many moms need to hear. Becky managed to put… Continue reading Remembering the Heart of Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood
10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
With today’s “average” life expectancy, I’m officially at (okay…a little past) the halfway point. Even typing that feels surreal. It makes me feel old! And in this so-called “old age,” I’ve found myself spending more time looking back—not living in regret, but reflecting on what really matters and what I hope to pass on to… Continue reading 10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
Straight Outta My Mind 