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Back in my 20s and 30s, there was only one goal when it came to fitness: be skinny. Do the hardest workout with the highest likelihood of getting defined abs. Did this approach work well for me? Nope. Absolutely not….
I’m a mom of a child with a disability, and I’m exhausted. This isn’t the kind of exhaustion that will go away with a nap. This is a tiredness in my bones, a relentless exhaustion, and it comes from not only advocating…
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When Callie was in elementary school she got invited to a classmate’s birthday party. The party was going to be at a trampoline park and although I was a bit apprehensive, I was so excited for her to be included. …
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I’m always looking for ways to edit and refine my life–taking my ordinary and every day routines and taking them to the next level. I look for ways to inject productivity, whimsy, efficiency, romance, and so many other things to…
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I have tremendous friends. I do. They are generous, encouraging, and life giving. They are willing to overlook how many times I have to do a rain check for dinner plans. They send me memes on the daily, make me…
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I realize this idea comes, in part, because I’m a parent of a disabled little girl. I’m very conscious of the emphasis we put on looks, appearance, and our bodies in this culture. I don’t want to tie her worth…
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I started to feel off in the fall of 2022. I couldn’t sleep, was so tired during the day that I could barely finish my work, and felt hungover every morning even though I wasn’t drinking alcohol at the time. …
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There is simply no preparing for the moment you’re told your child has a disability. There’s no universal guidebook on how to process quite possibly the most devastating news you’ll ever hear, and more often than not, there’s absolutely zero warning…
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Whether it’s forgetting about a doctor’s appointment for Callie, being worried about an upcoming surgery for her, feeling nervous about a situation James is de-escalating at work, or having to give a presentation in front of my entire supply chain…
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To mothers of abled-bodied children, I see you at the park, at Target, the library. Our eyes meet with a knowing look and an empathetic smile in an unspoken sign of solidarity. Mama, I see you. I feel you down…
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I feel like the last few years have been massive years of growth for me…often unwanted growth, but growth nonetheless! As I continue on this evolution, continuously looking to edit and refine my life, there’s an analogy I often use…
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Hi Y'all! My name is Jaime and it's so nice to meet you! Welcome to The Princess & The Prosthetic! This brand is inspired by my daughter Callie who is a lower limb amputee. We're dedicated to inspiring others to embrace their own perfectly imperfect fairytale. We advocate for people with disabilities and hope to inspire everyone--regardless of ability--to love and accept themselves just they way they are! I am a story teller at heart and this blog is a virtual scrapbook of our crazy beautiful life. You're in the right place if you are a huge book nerd, drink coffee like your life depends on it, and run on dry shampoo and Amazon Prime. We live a semi-crunchy lifestyle but still love a good Texas BBQ. Inclusion is our love language. You can find us either on the archery range, at the stables, on a hiking trail, or walking our rescue dog, Jack! We are so grateful that you’ve found us—welcome to the fam. Read More
Jaime
My love language ❤️
#inclusivity #adaptivesports #disabilityawareness #disabilityparent
All of these things can look like rest 🌙✌️✨️
I'm learning all I can about how important rest is for me (#hashiwarrior ) and I'm discovering.....it's not just about sleep.
Taking time for me, prioritizing things that are truly important, and getting rid of pesky perfection are some of the things I'm implementing!
#hashimotosdisease #autoimmunedisease #restday #perfectionism #timeforme
Practicing some self care today....
With my recent diagnosis, I've gotten really intune with my body.
Which is an awesome thing ✨️
Equally importantly, is actually giving my body the things it needs, and after a crazy week, I need to slow down, be still, and get some rest today.
I plan to go take a magnesium bath and go to bed early! In a previous season, I would have just pushed myself harder and tried to just outwork the fatigue, so I'm proud of the growth I've had over the last few months!
#energygiver #energy #recoveryseason #hashimotos #hashiwarrior ##autoimmunedisease
If I do anything as a mother........
It will be to make sure she knows that she is loved beyond measure ✨️✨️✨️
#ksmomsday
Slice of life.....
Spring Potting
New Workout Space
Grounding + morning coffee + vitamin D
Puzzles + Coffee
Farming co-op pick up day
Life After Gluten
25lb draw + 50 meters
ERG Mixer
Board of Directors meeting
Walks on walks
Sharing all the beautiful things that happen when you set (and hold!) a boundary!
#boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #toxicfamilymembers #toxicfamily ##toxicrelationship #toxicrelationshipsurvivor #relationshipadviceforwomen
