My Personal Story…

I didn’t plan to put my career on hold, but when my two sons were born, I chose to become a stay-at-home mom. I felt they needed me more than I needed a career—and I wanted to be fully present for those early years. Even though daycare would have been a perfectly valid choice, this was simply the path that fit our family best.

Like any loving mother, I cherished nurturing them academically, emotionally, and spiritually, and staying home with them allowed me to do that in a way that felt natural for us. But the truth? It wasn’t always easy.  At times it was truly exhausting. My days revolved around homework, sports, church, school activities–you name it–with little time to rest or recharge.

My husband worked long hours, so most of the daily responsibilities fell to me. I often felt overwhelmed. Volunteering became my outlet—tutoring children and adults, supporting natural disaster relief efforts with the American Red Cross, and exploring creative hobbies like paper crafting. These moments helped me reconnect with myself.

But over time, I began to feel consistently worn down and not quite like myself. I was great at caring for others—but I had neglected my own well-being. Eventually, my body made that clear.

I visited several doctors, hoping to get to the root of what I was experiencing. While I’m grateful for their care, most solutions focused on prescriptions. I wanted to explore additional options that addressed my whole well-being—so I began making small changes: healthier eating, natural supplements, essential oils, and anything that helped reduce stress. Slowly, my energy returned, and I began to feel like myself again.