In Case You Are Feeling Lost
I am working on a project for M2M Gifts right now (stay tuned) and it is forcing me to reconnect with my former self. Jackie the writer. Jackie the thinker. Jackie the poet.
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Parenting During COVID: My Advice Is That I Have No Advice
Do what works.
I subscribe to a few different newsletters and I have appreciated seeing large organizational responses, to parents in particular, who have now become stay-at-home parents, homeschool teachers, and remote employees, all wrapped into one body, all in a matter of weeks. It is not an easy situation to navigate for anyone - parents and children alike.
Depression and Anxiety aka "Gremlins" and EMDR Therapy
Disclaimer: Nothing in this post is meant to suggest to others to stop taking medication or to change their existing mental/behavioral health regimen. It is simply my story, my truths, and if it gives at least one person reading some hope, then I have done my job. If you are experiencing a crisis, text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor.
Motherhood Unplugged: Money Matters
Happy Mother’s Day Sunday 🌷 I know I’m usually uplifting but today I woke up a little feisty so here’s a raw share with trigger warnings: mental health hospitalization + sexual assault.Â
My First Keynote
Since I started M2M Gifts™ in 2017, I've noticed that almost every commencement season, I share my valedictorian story. I used to not. In fact, I remember a conversation I had with an amazingly accomplished friend in academia about this whole topic of unapologetically owning your awesomeness (who will be so mad at me for dropping her name so I won't - THE IRONY).