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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

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

Living Your Dream

Cause whose dream, big dawg?!?

Monica Odom

Apr 201 min read

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