Marissa Marie - Yet She Blooms

Change is scary as hell. The fear of how bad it was going to be, the challenges I'd face, etc.. kept me in a toxic situation for too many years. Gave me health issues, so much emotional stress, and I lost some pretty important people, all because I was too afraid to take that step.

I had to get to my breaking point to take action. It was so scary, I had no idea how I'd make it through or make it on my own and most times I felt so alone. The situation seemed more toxic than ever for awhile and sometimes felt like it would never end. Now that it's over, I only wish I would've taken action sooner. Our co-parenting relationship is getting better and better and I'm getting closer and closer to the life I want for me and my babies.

I'm finding this true for almost every aspect of my life. Change is scary, difficult and uncomfortable. But nothing changes if you change nothing. Don't stay stagnant and unhappy because it's scary. File those papers, start that fitness program, go after that career. You've got this.

It's so easy to focus on the bad things happening. It's easy to sulk and let it control your thoughts, your actions and therefore, your life.

It's ok to be sad. Feel those feelings. But don't live there. Don't dwell in those depressive spaces. Look for the blessings in the trials.
Your hours got cut at work? What have you been wanting to do and didn't have the time for? DO THAT! I don't get time with my babies on the weekend. That sucks, but that also gives me two full days to get my hours in at work while knowing they're with someone who loves them, and allows me to stay home with them M-F.

There is a positive to each negative. Take the time to find those, and focus on the good 🖤

13 years ago I was done. Done feeling ashamed of my body, done being unable to do anything without running out of breath, being embarrassed after walking up a flight of stairs because I was huffing and puffing. Done with excuses. After years of being overweight I decided to make a change. I had no clue where to start, I just knew I had to start. During my daughter's Naptime I would put the DVD in and push play. Every day I put in the work. Started cleaning up my diet and day by day I started seeing results.

85lbs melted off in just over a year. Those feelings of shame turned into pride. From chubby to skinny, I switched to a strength program and started to add muscle.

I've been overweight, underweight, toned and fit through 3 pregnancies. My latest hurdle has been divorce and I admit I let things go over this past couple years. But I've done it before so I know I can do it again! I know what needs to be done and I know that having a community of like minded people plays a huge role in success, and I plan on 2023 being my best year yet..mentally and physically💪🏽🙌🏽 If you have similar desires, I want to do this along side you so we can succeed TOGETHER! Send me a message if you want to be a part of my wellness group and let's crush '23💪🏽🖤

If you're like me, you know your worth. But sometimes those voices from the past can creep up. Saying you're not enough. You can't achieve this or that and you're nothing without this person.
Those voices you hear aren't truth. They're not YOUR voice. I have to take time to recognize where those comments came from so I can remember that they are not my truth.. then replace those lies with facts.

I am more than enough.
I can achieve anything I work for.
I have everything I need inside of me to become who I'm meant to be.

It's been a hot minute. But I'm doing so, so good. I've finally taken the steps that should've been taken years ago. Divorce papers are filed. I am on my own. My babies and I are in our own little perfect space. For the first time in probably over 7 years, I have woken up happy, not already depressed and figuring out how to make it back to bed that night. My chronic, almost debilitating fatigue is nearly gone. I don't feel the need to take naps daily just to survive. I'm at peace. I'm happy. I'm re-becoming the mom I was meant to be. And I am so damn proud of myself for letting go of the fear and doing it🖤✨

This is just a chapter, not your whole story. Keep smiling and looking for the good in life. I have faith it's going to get pretty amazing🌻🖤

Maybe you're in the middle of what you prayed for..

She wants to be a faster runner. I always tell her that we need to be problem solvers, not complainers So we're running together a few mornings a week. I hate running. But running with her and watching her be proud makes it wonderful.

Nature is healing. No matter what stress is surrounding me, breathing in fresh air, feeling the grass and dirt beneath my feet, the sunshine on my skin and the energy of the earth..I come out renewed. This is where I find peace.

Do NOT let the negative s**t of the world bring you down. They will do their best to make you feel less than. Don't let that happen. I almost... almost let s**t bring and keep me down today. Then I remembered who I am and who's I am☝🏽

Now let me straighten my crown and keep on keeping on👑

I'm drowning. Like legit feel like I've been pulled and held down under water for so long and only when I'm about to die am I let up for a couple breaths before being forced back under. Barely holding on, struggling, and still all I hear is "just swim to the surface" while being given more weight to pull me down further. At this point it's nothing but God's strength pulling me through each day. I'll be ok, but I'm struggling, y'all.

2021 was about survival.
In 2022 I want to thrive.