Sooo… tried to make one of those newfangled transition videos like the cool kids. It went…well…like this 🤣😂 (we’ll never be the cool kids) @therealhoarse
Six months. No alcohol. @reframe_app
This guy…. So I pretty much started my healing journey in earnest at the end of 2022. I wanted my life to be different than it was and I wanted to be a whole and emotionally healthy human being. Being vulnerable and authentic are two things I thought I had really worked on and accomplished and I really thought I had conquered most of my demons. I have heard that being in a relationship after healing from a toxic one will bring out some triggers you didn’t know were still buried. And ain’t that the truth. Learning to trust again after having that trust destroyed is not an easy thing. Those demons want to protect you from being vulnerable and emotionally exposed ever again. This man is worth fighting the rest of my demons for. He is the most thoughtful, kind, gentle, intelligent, funny, and grateful man I’ve ever met. And look at him. 🥰 I mean…
My boy. So proud. 💕
The last six or so weeks have been…a LOT.
And while I am incredibly grateful for all your support for my book and everyone I’ve had the good fortune to meet, this here introvert in extrovert’s clothing is in need of a mental health break.
I know, I know, this isn’t an airport, I don’t need to announce my departure. I just know how some of you worry about me if I don’t post often enough.
But, I’m good.
Honest.
Taking a little social media cleanse/detox and a mental health break is a good thing and I’m grateful I’m at a place in my life where I’m aware enough to know when I’m overwhelmed and mentally/emotionally exhausted.
Y’all take care of yourselves.
I’ll be back before you know it. 🤍
I miss you Mom. I know you did your best. 💕
I don’t think you fully understand until you’re a parent yourself (exhales) #GratitudeCheck
@patrickbertinelli @bertinsnowy
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London!! 🇬🇧 I made it!! ✨ I need recommendations!! 💕
Just a thought 🤔
He’s so cuuute ☺️ LOL I’m so overprotective 😬
@wolfvanhalen
Wow 💕Proud beyond words 😭
@wolfvanhalen
📸 @patrickbertinelli
I’ve always been really good at beating myself up about my past and how I could’ve done better. I became a master at judging myself. Judge, jury, and executioner. I don’t wanna do that anymore. I want to lead a full authentic life, with my heart open to experiencing everything. No more judging. Accepting who I am, flaws and all. What makes me, me. I get the distinct feeling that most of you that follow me here want the same things from your life. As a child, we develop tools to make us feel safe in an unsafe world. As an adult those tools make our lives more challenging and can prevent us from opening our hearts fully. For example, eating or drinking to numb/avoid the pain. And maybe if you take away those numbing tools then you start avoiding feelings altogether because they’re just too painful. You disengage, isolate. Ya know, just as an example. 😬 When we don’t allow ourselves to feel the pain, we can’t allow ourselves to get to the other side to where we can feel the joy. It’s just too damn scary to feel the pain. And what if that joy isn’t on the other side? How am I supposed to trust that?! I believe there is always joy and relief on the other side. At some point, we just have to slay that dragon and trust that joy will meet us there because the way we’ve been going about it just isn’t working anymore. What do you think are tools are that once made you feel safe, but that no longer service you? That may even make your life more challenging. How do you think you could make your internal life fuller? Without judging yourself? I’m curious. I think we’ve built a really lovely community here and I love when you all talk amongst yourselves, the last post being a great example of everyone sharing their journey. It’s been inspiring. When we work together and share our stories, we can lift each other up. Let’s keep inspiring each other.
Happy Birthday @bertinsnowy! Love you little brother 💙
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
Happy #WomensEqualityDay! 💕 The 19th amendment was officially adopted on August 26th, 1920, which prohibits state and the federal government from denying the right to vote to US citizens based on gender. 💪🏼 We still have lots of work to do but thank you to those who courageously stood up for us. 🥰
👩🏻🍳 I can’t believe summer is almost over! ☀️It’s gonna be a long holiday weekend, and I know you’re gonna brunch at some point, so try my oh-so-delicious “Valerie’s Brunch Frittata!” All you need are eight large eggs, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, chives, dill, and a bit of goat cheese! It’s quick and easy breezy with a total cook time of 30 min! 😋. Your family and guest will love it! 💕 Recipe link in bio! 😘
I am dead. 💀
Ann Patchett has been one of my favorite authors for a ridiculously long time. @parnassusbooks was on my short list of ‘I MUST do a book signing there if they’ll have me 🙏🏻’
And then I see this! 🥰
This Friday in Nashville will be the last signing on my Indulge book tour and I’m so crazy grateful to all of you that have come out to support me and tell me your stories. I’m overwhelmed and it just blesses my heart. Thank you.
Always “The Tigger Show” at the top of the stairs! 😹 Good Mornin’ 😽
👩🏻🍳 Make my hearty “Veggie Chili” recipe for the family, don’t mention it’s meatless, and your meat eaters won’t even notice! 😋 The trick is the baby Bella mushrooms, then add all your favorites like bell peppers, celery, onions, black beans, zucchini, garlic, corn, and a poblano for a bit of kick, then top with your yummy fixings like sour cream, grated cheddar, and some avocado! ✨ And, oooh, those leftovers! 😃 Recipe link in in stories! Enjoy 🥰
✨GRATITUDE CHECK✨RESULTS 2✨
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💕I’m so thankful to have an opportunity to read over all of your comments in our #GratitudeCheck! (wipes tears)😩
It gives me a peek into your lives and keeps me in line with life’s true meaning. You all are so beautiful. 🥹 When we’re in gratitude, we all win, and there were a few comments that pulled my heartstrings! 💕 I couldn’t only pick five, so I picked fifteen to receive a signed copy of #EnoughAlready! 😌
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@birdie9028
@mama2akt
@metalthrashingmadd
declans_ninnie_2020
@nicolelandry91
@scogginsangela
@dunka.ca
@kim.m.harris
@misspiggy077
@studeedle
@darcylouer
@grandmajuju2brooklyn
@three4theroad
@azbums
@martinichavez
you will be gifted a signed copy of my book #EnoughAlready! Woohoo!! 🎉
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Winners, please DM me with GRATITUDE CHECK in caps!
•First, Last Name
•First name of the person you’d like the book addressed to
•Shipping Address
•email address
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Thank you all for participating! 🙏🏼 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of the book, link in IG stories 😘 Happy Friday!!
