Black bean soup. Meals I can rough chop, throw in, and are warm and nourishing win the day.

Every time you seem to catch a breath you get pulled back under again.

Here is your permission to pause. Just in case you needed it.

I want to stand in my power when intimidating forces try to quiet my voice. I want to stand in my power for all those around me and before me who may not have the privilege to do so. I want to stand in my strength for all the women & mamas who show up for everyone in their lives and lay an exhausted head on the pillow each night wondering how they are going to do it again tomorrow.

Most of us are doing our best and the to- do list will always be longer. Someone else’s life can always look easier or better. My sweet friend you are enough.