Jenn @BelieveGrowGlow

Limiting Belief: I’m not a writer

I don’t know exactly when I started journaling by hand, but my first online journal started in January 2004 when I was 16. In addition to journaling, I wrote fanfiction [Harry Potter] and poems in high school and college. At some point after 2009 I stopped writing creatively almost completely, but I have always maintainedContinue reading “Limiting Belief: I’m not a writer”

Inspirational Role Model: Joanna Gaines

We all need people who inspire us and provide a role model of what is possible if only we dare. Joanna Gaines is at the top of my list. I loved her show Fixer Upper and not just because I’m a fan of home design. No other show on HGTV ever hooked me in theContinue reading “Inspirational Role Model: Joanna Gaines”

How can we destigmatize divorce?

I’m proud of you. I know that you loved him and how badly you wanted it to work, but it’s about time. ~A friend I will forever be grateful to have in my life This is what one of my best friends told me when I called to inform her that I had separated fromContinue reading “How can we destigmatize divorce?”

Co-de-what? : Codependent

A few years ago I was having coffee with a friend at her home and venting about life (in this instance all the ways I needed my husband to step up and contribute to our relationship, finances, managing the household, etc. and how his continued refusal to do so hurt and upset me). She saidContinue reading “Co-de-what? : Codependent”

Disclaimer on toxic behavior stories

In sharing my story, I will be sharing stories of unhealthy and unkind treatment I have experienced in my life. It is not my intent to vilify these individuals. I have come to believe that each of these individuals was doing their best at the time. Through continued learning I have come to the opinionContinue reading “Disclaimer on toxic behavior stories”

Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results

If you’re familiar with investments, you’ve probably seen the disclaimer “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results.” I’m putting a little bit of a different spin on it today and saying this applies to people too. They say people don’t change… well, I’d like to show you how wrong “they” are and hopefully inspireContinue reading “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results”

Mother’s Day

To the mother who never got to hear herself called Mommy. To the mother who is not sure if people would judge her for considering herself a mother because they cannot see her child(ren). To the mother who has been dreading this day because she does not know if she will be included or remembered.Continue reading “Mother’s Day”

Hi, I’m Jenn.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the person who other people come to for advice or help. Nothing brings me more joy than uplifting others and helping them see what they are capable of achieving if given the right tools. I always considered this to simply be a personality trait, but inContinue reading “Hi, I’m Jenn.”