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Stop Believing the Bullies and Their Lies: Mental Abuse

Sweet • May 25, 2018

All I can say is hallelujah for learning enough about myself through the assistance of a few great counselors and focusing on my Heavenly Father, that I no longer ‘own’ the words others say about me.

Words and actions attempting to put me down, trying to create self-doubt and confusion about my own character and worthiness are not sticking anymore. I am not only good enough, but I am perfect just  the way I am. God says so. So bully, you can go find someone else to pick on because the days of me withering in a corner and feeling worthless because YOU believe I am… they are over.

Mental abuse is very real and it hurts. Pain is magnified when it’s someone closest to you, whether it be a parent, spouse, or best friend that belittles you. They are supposed to be your biggest cheerleader so if they think that about you it must be true, right? Wrong!

Are you struggling, feeling worthless and thinking it won’t ever get better? I’m promising you it will. Seek help. You will heal. It’s a process. It doesn’t happen overnight. I still have valleys of uncertainty but they are shorter and further in between.

And those peaks… they get bigger. You will believe in yourself again. You will feel alive again. You will find things that make you happy. And the mountains you used to think were impossible because someone else said you couldn’t do it…. my friend you will climb those and search for bigger mountains, chase bigger dreams.

You are worthy. Don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.

Disengage | Surviving interaction with a narcissist

By Sweet • September 27, 2018
I fell for it. I engaged. Over the years, I’ve learned more about narcissism and how to best handle interacting with them. In my previous post, I talked about the bullying behavior and not owning their thoughts as my own. However, recently, I made the mistake of engaging with the narcissist. I fell into the... The post Disengage | Surviving interaction with a narcissist first appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

“I have a million people to do something with but I don’t have anybody to do nothing with.” Learning to be okay with this until God brings me the one to do nothing with.

By Sweet • September 2, 2017
“I have a million people to do something with. But I don’t have anybody to do nothing with. That’s what I miss most.” Recently, I found a show on Netflix I’ve been binge watching and am nearing the end of season 3. It’s called Switched at Birth. Toby, a young man who got married... The post “I have a million people to do something with but I don’t have anybody to do nothing with.” Learning to be okay with this until God brings me the one to do nothing with. first appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

Bullying- 13 Reasons Why, and what you can do about it!

By Sweet • April 14, 2017
Have you heard about the new Netflix series called 13 Reasons Why?  It’s about a girl who was bullied at school and ultimately ended her life by slitting her wrists. Through the 13 episodes based on the book by Jay Asher, bullying, sexual assault, drugs, alcohol, suicide are all addressed. Forbes recently shared, 13... The post Bullying- 13 Reasons Why, and what you can do about it! first appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

Choose Love, Not Fear- Learning to release the deep rooted fear that I don’t deserve love.

By Sweet • March 25, 2017
The past few years have provided me with lots of opportunities to learn, grow and move on to a better life. After my divorce became official about 18 months ago, I finally had the energy and mental space to focus on other things. Just one year ago, after returning from a life changing workshop in... The post Choose Love, Not Fear- Learning to release the deep rooted fear that I don’t deserve love. first appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

Orange Krush Foundation, raises almost $3 million to date. Founding members recognized at Illini Game.

By Sweet • February 5, 2017
Yesterday, we were recognized at the Illini game as the founding members of the Orange Krush Foundation Board. The Foundation was the brain child of Dr. Michael Raycraft. It’s crazy to think that I was a part of the foundation in its infancy,… operated out of a small cubicle, overseen by one staff member, Michael,... The post Orange Krush Foundation, raises almost $3 million to date. Founding members recognized at Illini Game. First appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

I need help. And it’s ok. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

By Sweet • January 17, 2017
Is anyone else stubborn? Or is it just me? ha! After my third child was born, things chemically changed in me. It didn’t help that I had a husband that more often than not left for work before the kids woke up and came home after they went to bed, or if he was home... The post I need help. And it’s ok. Asking for help is a sign of strength. First appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

I’m not good at this… for days when parenting is hard.

By Sweet • January 12, 2017
No need to even blog about my night on my blog because this blog nailed it. Tonight I let my emotions get the best of me and I didn’t handle my boys misbehaving as well as I should have. The actions of someone else outside of our home affected the length of my fuse with... The post I’m not good at this… for days when parenting is hard. First appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

Christmas Ornaments with Meaning

By Sweet • December 31, 2016
As I put away the ornaments while the boys are at their dad’s and I can’t help but smile. Each boy has their own tree that they decorate each year with their own special ornaments. Every year since the boys celebrated their first Christmas, my mom has purchased the boys special ornaments that signify something... The post Christmas Ornaments with Meaning first appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.

Be the good and see the good! There are always angels among us and was so thankful for all of ours earlier this week.

By Sweet • December 25, 2016
When it rains it pours…. 4 Emergency Room visits in 7 days for my middle boy last month for allergy related issues Inspection to check for mold in our home Expense to clean HVAC system in our house $50 ticket for expired license plate sticker given at the Schaumburg mall on my birthday. grrrr $400... The post Be the good and see the good! There are always angels among us and was so thankful for all of ours earlier this week. First appeared on Sweet Lemonade Life.
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