Hello, I go by Steph, I am 37 years old, I have stayed home and taken care of my medically fragile son for nearly a decade. I have learned and experienced many things most people will never have to go through in their lifetime. I am grateful for the wisdom I have learned and the experiences I have had. Although my journey was not easy, and it tested me to the fullest. I am truly grateful for my son and his sweet soul. Being around Jax you feel nothing but love and innocence. I feel called to share our stories and strength with people who need it most. My son is my biggest teacher, hero, friend and inspiration, I am hoping his life can inspire others as well.

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I grew up in S.L.C Utah. I was raised with great parents and three older siblings. I now have a two-year-old daughter, and I am pregnant with my third. We chose to do IVF so we could have a healthy family. It took us years to get to this point, we are so grateful we were able to do so. We feel so blessed to have our beautiful daughter, she brings so much laughter and fun to our home. She helped heal our broken hearts and is the best sister to Jax. I enjoy being their mom and feel so blessed. Although both experiences with my kids have been completely different, I am grateful for both of them.

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I started a blog because I love writing, and I felt called to serve those struggling. I once heard from a teacher, if it only helps one soul it will be worth it. I've wanted to tell my story for a long time but didn't have the whole story to tell. I love connecting with people and sharing stories that changed us forever and the wisdom we found. It brings connection, healing, support and feeling less alone. I spent a lot of years with Jax surviving, it wasn't until years later after child loss and an identity crisis that I decided to make a change.  I was thrown into my wellness journey when I was 33 years old. After going through grief, trauma and loss for so many years, I wasn't happy with my life anymore, something was missing, I spent years living in isolation, fear, anxiety and coping with depression. I needed a way out. There had to be more to life than this. All my time and energy went to taking care of Jax's medical needs, I forgot to take care of myself. My relationships suffered and I ended up losing myself completely. I needed to get my head above water so I could show up for my kids, husband and even family members in a better way. I needed to reinvent myself and I feel like a new me was reborn. It was one of the hardest challenges I ever had to go through in my life. Losing myself was easy but finding myself was hard! At the time I felt like I wasted so much of my life to grief and darkness. I wanted to start living and thriving, so I dedicated my time to feeling good and having more fun. I also did a lot of therapy and did a ton of internal work on myself. After nearly four years later, I finally feel free and whole. I know I still have a long journey ahead, but I am committed to my growth and healing for the rest of my life. I am striving for happiness and freedom no matter what life brings me. Today I know that those were my learning years, I was becoming who I was meant to be. I gained a lot of wisdom and experience. I believe God had a plan for me to use me for good. This is my life's purpose. I feel honored he trusted me with such an amazing soul. He was preparing me for who I was meant to be.  I was stretched to the fullest. I learned to be grateful for the situations that made me feel the most uncomfortable, it revealed something unhealed in me. This journey of finding myself again and loving myself has brought joy, healing, fun and a sense of self-worth back into my life. Although it was the hardest journey of my life it was absolutely worth it!

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I also have a love for fitness, not only does it make me feel stronger and better but it's therapy and part of my spiritual practice. It's been a huge part of my personal growth, healing, and self-care routine. I love traveling with my husband, he's the best travel agent. We love to go anywhere with a beautiful beach and one day we want to explore Europe together. I love spending time outdoors especially in the mountains or by water.

There's nothing better than a good self-help book, listening to a podcast that inspires you. I love watching a good movie or doing something artsy. My husband and I are huge foodies! We love staying home and cooking dinner together; he's actually the better cook! We love fine dining and going out on dates. It's important to keep intimacy, connection and fun alive in your marriage. Girl's nights out are a must; they feed your soul and are the best form of therapy. I love having close friends and meaningful relationships. I love spending time with my kids and planning fun things to do. I love holidays and making them memorable. We throw a big party every year for Jax's birthday. It's a ton of work but totally worth it! My biggest support has been my husband and my parents. Their love for me and my kids have kept me going. I am Grateful for this journey!

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