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The Month of Gratitude

November is here which means it's practically Christmas. Yeah, I know, I know, Thanksgiving is between Halloween and Christmas. But like...

Monica Odom

Nov 4, 20212 min read

How much do you love me?

A question I've asked many in an attempt to solidify my position in their life, not realizing that no matter how much they loved me, love...

Monica Odom

Oct 14, 20212 min read

Reassessing Your "Why"

So many times we find ourselves in spaces that no longer move us, but how often to we ask whether we are still motivated to do the things...

Monica Odom

Oct 7, 20211 min read

People - Pleasing...that ain't it.

So I was planning to go into another Unraveling post, but I saw this on IG and had to pause. I'm a recovering people pleaser. As a...

Monica Odom

Sep 23, 20211 min read

The Unraveling: Relationships

Told you. LOL This topic can go down so many roads, so let's take a walk, shall we? What if the unraveling is happening in your...

Monica Odom

Sep 16, 20210 min read

...but do you see me?

There are so many things that come to mind when I hear 'but do you see me?' Romantic, platonic, familial. They are require us to step...

Monica Odom

Sep 2, 20213 min read

Reflections of 38

For the past few years, I've really looked forward to my birthday. During my quiet time across the past week, I've been thinking about...

Monica Odom

Aug 26, 20213 min read

You're Built For This

So last week, we talked about the anxiety that comes up as things begin to pile up. I've been staying on top of the things that bring me...

Monica Odom

Aug 19, 20212 min read

Learning the Lesson this time

So school starts soon, and all 3 will be in pivotal grades, K, 3rd, and 6th (now at the middle/high school). They also all start on...

Monica Odom

Aug 12, 20212 min read

Y'all Ain't Gone Worry (or is it Wear?) Me...

So the Olympics have started (yeah, I'm in Japan and can't go #sadness), and this week we see Simone Biles in all her magnificence say......

Monica Odom

Jul 28, 20212 min read

You in the kitchen, but are you putting in the work?

So I'm not one to preplan content. I usually have a general idea for a topic only to get redirected when I sit down at the computer. ...

Monica Odom

Jul 8, 20212 min read

It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!

Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...

Monica Odom

Jul 1, 20212 min read

My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕

What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...

Monica Odom

Jun 24, 20211 min read

Creating space for more

I'm on vacation this week but I wanted to share some photos. Most of you know I'm in Japan until next summer. This week I've seen parts...

Monica Odom

Jun 17, 20211 min read

Don't forget to change the water

If you love fresh flowers, you know you have to change the water from time to time if you want them to last. Otherwise mold will start...

Monica Odom

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Time for a change

Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are in disarray that every negative habit is amplified? For some people it's rage. Others...

Monica Odom

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Lower The Net

Parenting, marriage, and life in general, I guess, are akin to walking a tight rope to me as long as you have supportive family and...

Monica Odom

May 27, 20214 min read

You don't know what you don't know

So there I am sitting in this lady's office, and she's basically telling me that I'm doing the most for the lesser. Like wait, isn't that...

Monica Odom

May 20, 20212 min read

Yeah, 'Bag Lady' hit different now

This song has been in my head allllllllll week. Makes sense though, because last week I kinda opened the door to how I got started on...

Monica Odom

May 13, 20212 min read

Healing, a necessary mess

Healing is a hot topic lately. It's all over social media. The books, the memes. Therapy is being talked about and encouraged. The level...

Monica Odom

May 6, 20212 min read

I Didn't Make It...

So I said I was gonna write in May, but I didn't make It. The entire month of May, I navigated the challenges of my own mental health and the mental health of those around me and I didn't have the capacity to write about It. I fought the fight alone most days, but those who check on me constantly, like Mon, and the K-Squad, saw the spiral happening in real time and finally my homegirl said when are you going to call your therapist because this isn't you friend! I meet with my

MichelleRena

Jun 13 min read

2026 - Revelation

Once you know, you can't unknow. So be careful when you ask for things to be revealed, if you aren't prepared to deal with the revelation.

Monica Odom

May 81 min read

Book Review: The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson

Favorite quote: "I never really did fall out of love. I just learned to live without her."

Monica Odom

Apr 302 min read

Book Review: The Perfection of A Moment by Kimberly Brown

Favorite Quote: "I'm not perfect, but she'll always get the best parts of me." - Hiram asking Mr. and Mrs. Solomon for their blessing to propose to Ximena.

Monica Odom

Apr 232 min read

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