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Daughter, Hide These Powerful Truths In Your Heart—Like I Wish I Had At Your Age
To My Teens: This is What Parenting Looks Like
Why We Absolutely Must Talk To Our Kids About Sexual Abuse
Leading With Love When My Kid Messes Up
This Simple Strategy Changed My Relationship With My Teens

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He made the worst mistake of his life. But then he did this...
From Eyes Wide Shut, To A Heart Wide Open; The Aftermath of Infidelity
Our Stories Are(n’t) For Everyone
The One Piece of Advice We Rebuilt Our Broken Marriage With
Marriage: it's good, it's bad, it's ugly AND redeemable!
That weakness of yours you detest? It's probably your superpower. Here's why the world needs you to use it.
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I've been stuck in the deep, dark pit of depression before; is this disease part of your story, too?
Overcoming Infidelity

Utter Imperfection

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Torn and tattered. . Key word: none of the above. . Tender and tired. But still truckin,’ still terrific. Even though. . . I like flawed, always have. And I like me. Always will. . . #imperfect #messy #flawed #still #worthy #good #lovable #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger #woman #human

What I know about pain is it’s a great teacher. And if I don’t allow myself to feel it fully, I won’t learn a damn thing. One of the best things pain has taught me is once I’m through it I can use what I learned to turn around and help the next one in line. Pain has a purpose and knows exactly what it’s doing. . . #firstthepainthentherising #feel #heal #hope #help #empathy #looksgood #onyou #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection . Via one of my fav empaths @katiebinghamsmith

Here today and gone tomorrow. Or the next day. Point is, they don’t last and neither does anything that makes us anxious, insecure, fearful, stressed or uncertain. It’s all so temporary. Not so sure? Just look back and survey all you’ve overcome. See what I mean? . . #storm #clouds #today #peace #tomorrow #waitforit #holdon #dontgiveup #stay #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger #woman #friend #mom #wife #human

Yaaassss! People, tell it like it is and help the next one in line do the same. We all heal faster this way and we all need to heal from something. . . Via @mariashriver @oprahmagazine @supersoul @oprah . . #empathy #is #a #superpower #tellyourstory #shareyourtruth #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger #human

I’m stumped. I got nada. . . . #firstthepainthentherising #pain #reveals #purpose #faith #hope #light #love #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger #human

To the dads who teach your kids to fish so they'll know there's more for them in this world than an Xbox or an iPhone, we applaud you. ~ To the dads who wrap your arms around your kids so they'll know someone's always got their backs, we treasure you. ~ To the dads who help your kids carry their load until they can carry it on their own, we support you. ~ To the dads who give your kids your time so they'll learn to prioritize people over things, we appreciate you. ~ To the dads who are patient with your kids so they'll try again and again if at first they don't succeed, we salute you. ~ To the dads who love your kids' mom with both words and actions so they'll know what love looks like and sounds like, we honor you. ~ To the dads who worry you're not perfect but who's kids relate to your imperfection and feel safe when they err, we value you. ~ To the dads that stay in your kids' lives no matter what so your kids will learn how to stay for their own kids, we need you. ~ To the dads who show up for their kids even when it's hard to, we commend you. ~ To the dads who show emotion and talk about their feelings so their kids are encouraged to as well, we love you. ~ To the dads who own their mistakes and make amends so their kids will learn to be accountable, we respect you. ~ To the dads who forgive their kids when they screw up and use it as a teaching moment, God bless you. ~ To all the dads who do all the love to the best of their ability, thank you. ~ To this dad to my kids, I'm talking to you. . . Happy Father's Day to all the badass in the best ways dads, we see you. . . Written by Jodie Utter: for more of this kind of imperfect muddling through, I'd love for you to join me here at Utter Imperfection. . . #happyfathersday #rad #dads #rule #parenthood #parenting #parentlife #dadlife #momlife #gofishing #momblogger #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger

Yes, gentlemen. It really is that easy. . . #bowchickawowwow #sweetnothings #getherinthemood #amiright #married #love #marriedlife #marriedwithchildren #marriedcouple #relationshipgoals #relationships #utterimperfection

Loves, hear me, please . . . . When someone thinks you weak for how you respond to the pain you’re dealt . . . . When someone says you’re doing it wrong as you begin to heal . . . . When someone calls the choices you make in response to the hard in life sad or pathetic . . . . Remember, that’s their story they’re telling you, not yours. They’re not ready to listen to you tell your story yet, and that’s ok. . But your story? It’s beautiful and you’re brave for telling it. . Your choices? They’re the right ones for you. . Your healing? It’s helping others learn how. . I wish I knew who to credit for this meme, because I’m kinda in love with it. ~ Thanks for sending it my way, @wholemargie. ❤️ . . #dontjudgeme #dontjudge #youdoyou #tellyourstory #tellyourtruth #give #grace #listen #learn #heal #hope #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #blogger #writer #human

Ohana means cousins and cousins means someone to do life with. I love my ohana and this cousin I’ve always wished for and never knew it. Also, I wanted to smile bigger in that moment, but I had a taco in my mouth. 🤷🏼‍♀️ . . . #cousins #ohana #family #friends #love #wereallinthistogether #utterimperfection @ronnistuwe

Here’s hoping y’all have an octopus on your face. . . . #friends #friendship #friendshipgoals #friendshipquotes #octopus #face #love #grace #support #empathy #rideordie #chicks #wereallinthistogether #onwardforwardupward #insteadofideal #eventhough #utterimperfection #writer #blogger #woman #human

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