phasesofhart

I am many people.  Not in a schizophrenic way.  I am a compilation of every age and every experience I have had thus far.  Daughter, sister, friend, student, teacher, coworker, traveler, cook, hiker, connection maker, analytical optimist, one who questions everything, and so much more.  Most importantly are these two:  I daily attempt the best version of myself, and I am the mother of a beautiful and complex neurodivergent boy.  On our own tackling adventures, we are but a collection of the moments we make.  

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Jax is our Westie.  We learn and grow together.  

 

As Charles Swindoll said, "Attitude, to me, is more important than ...the past, ... than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.  It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.  It will make or break a company, a church, a home.  The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude that we will embrace for that day."

 

This blog is a menagerie of my thoughts, our experiences, recipes, tips, product reviews, and, hopefully, some insight to offer you in your own journey.

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Lauren is a writer passionate about public education, public policy, and women's rights.  She writes on a range of nonfiction topics from discipline to women's issues. She is a mom, writer, cook, travel enthusiast, and lifelong student.