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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’ve been pretty quiet around here lately. But today, was one of those victorious moments and I had to share in case anyone else is/has struggled with mental abuse. A few years ago, I believed every single negative thing someone close to me said. I believed I was worthless, incompetent, stupid, never good enough, never healthy enough,... The post Stop Believing the Bullies and Their Lies: Mental Abuse 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.