01/05/2026
I felt so much pride today while peeling stickers off my car.
These weren’t just stickers.
They were from my daughters’ doctor appointments.
Lab work. Blood draws. Follow-ups. More follow-ups.
There were moments the stickers were slapped onto the window before I could even say a word. Before I could catch my breath. Before I could regulate my own emotions.
And in those moments when I needed to be the calm parent, the leader, the safe place…
I felt powerless.
Because when the doctors don’t have clear answers, when everything feels uncertain, it’s hard not to feel weak.
Sticker after sticker.
Appointment after appointment.
Blood work after blood work.
But today felt different.
With a new year starting and a deeper understanding of how to truly support my kids’ nervous systems and growing brains, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time.
Empowered.
Grounded.
Motivated.
So with a little Goo Gone and a lot of muscle work, I cleaned it all off.
And honestly… I felt amazing doing it.
Here we come, 2026.
Stronger. Clearer. More hopeful than ever. 💛
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