gratitude

Thankful for My Family and Community

Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself just how lucky I am. Life isn’t always easy.  In fact, most of the time it’s a fucking circus  and its hard!! But when I look around at the people in my corner, I realize how much love and support I’ve been given.

My tribe has been my anchor through every season of life. From Chicago to LA to Texas, through career changes, kids, chaos, and everything in between, they’ve been there cheering me on (and sometimes pulling me through).

Shoutout to my first supporter, my mom, my rock. She’s always believed in me and is the first to say, “Yea, let’s fucking go!” whenever I come up with some batshit crazy idea. I can always count on her to keep my weight in check and my finances straight.

And then there’s my husband, Danny. He deserves the spotlight here. He literally sacrifices himself to keep me, our family, and my career stable and in balance. He is the reason I get to work, create, and build my business. Raising a family is tough, especially in a city where we have no family to fall back on. It’s me and Danny. Danny and I.

But it doesn’t stop there. My community…clients, friends, neighbors, and even those of you reading this have become part of my tribe. You’ve celebrated my wins, picked me up in tough times, and reminded me that none of us are doing this alone. I’ve heard your tears fall, and you’ve heard mine. I’m so grateful for the chance to give and receive that kind of connection.

Gratitude isn’t even a big enough word for how I feel. Family and community aren’t just a support system; they’re the reason I get to keep going, the reason I get to build the life I love, give my kids the best shot at life, and the reason I still believe in the good that’s out there.

And, of course, an honorary mention to my haters. Thanks, girl. You push me harder than an ant carrying 50 times its weight. I’m here because you didn’t believe in me. Thanks, boo, keep working hard and fighting the good fight. You’ll be counting singles… I’ll be over here counting hundies in my undies.