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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
The Unraveling
I'm an overthinker, and that carries over into my dreams. Sometimes I will hear a word or a phrase, and then pray and meditate on it for...
Monica Odom
Sep 9, 20213 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
Who you talking to?
Yeah, you read that with an attitude, huh? That's usually how it's given. Lol Communication skills are hard to come by when you grow up...
Monica Odom
Jul 15, 20213 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
Boundary violator? Who, me?!?
There are a lot of conversation around boundaries lately. How we should uphold ours and people should respect ours, but what about other...
Monica Odom
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Keeping it Real...but for real this go round
There seems to be an emerging trend. Women are being honest about life sucking sometimes. It's getting easier to say 'Today. In this...
Monica Odom
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Trusting the Divine Plan
Healing is not linear. Lessons repeat until you learn to approach them differently.
Monica Odom
Apr 32 min read
Happy International Women’s Day!!
Although every day is a day to celebrate women over here, I couldn’t let the day end without formally acknowledging International Women’s Day! I hope each and every one of you had a day filled with peace and that you found joy in at least one moment! In spite of the enemy’s attempts to steal, kill, and destroy I found joy in being able to worship in person today. I have missed church three Sundays in a row and that just isn’t my jam. My pastor delivered a powerful word (per u
MichelleRena
Mar 81 min read
Book Reviews
Instead of doing a review, I've decided to link the previous 14 books, because the backstory is necessary before you get into Quasim and Blair's love.
Monica Odom
Mar 81 min read
Misery loves company
I know that's hella cliche, but it doesn't make it any less true. People who are miserable want nothing more than to bring you into their hell. But just because they want to go to hell doesn't mean you have to join them. Respectfully, you can go to hell all by yourself. I took this one to tiktok first because I needed to express my sentiments out loud. This is a season of enforcing boundaries! If you are committed to living in a hell filled state, I will not being joining you
MichelleRena
Mar 51 min read
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