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About a month ago I traveled to Utah sans husband AND children. I’ve never been away from the three of them that long. It was sort of surreal to just focus on myself. I had friends with me but I was able to attend to all my needs first.
I also stopped nursing Levi right before I left. I nursed him that morning and that was the last day. It was bittersweet. I was ready to be done and he was down to just the morning wake up. Also, I really miss being able to wear whatever I want without thinking, “ Can I nursed in this? 🤦🏼♀️”
As some of you may know I do that “oils thing” I know the eye rolls might be coming now but hear me out. I don’t talk often here on my personal page.
My hormones were really out of whack on the trip. I ended up getting sick from the elevation change. I think my hormones played in that too. When I got back home I made a really intense emotional roller for myself. It had grounding, calming and focus oils. You know those nostalgic scents and it brings back a memory in your brain? That’s how oils work. It took a year to convince me of that by the way. I’m probably the most skeptical person. I never believe anyone which I think is tied to a coping skill so not necessarily always a good trait. Comes in handy sometimes.
I realized almost two years ago I really needed something for my anxiety & depression. I felt pretty low two years ago. That’s a story maybe I’ll write out someday. I knew I wanted to try one last ditch effort and wanted to try a natural route first. So I bought my little kit with oils and a diffuser. My mindset was to use this in place of my candles for scents in my home + maybe to help with my emotions. Really I was clueless for a few months. It was when I made a roller from some community suggestions for Liam that I started turning a corner. I could see an emotional difference in my then, non verbal child.
Slowly I started making changes. I’m not perfect. I still use some commercial products, I still love Diet Coke, I’ll never give up coffee, in & out and chick-fil-a are way to good & I really really love dry shampoo.
My point is I’m trying and I’ve achieved making big strides in two years. A lot of things have improved.
We have support in:
//Emotions
//Immune system
- when I got sick in Utah that was the first time in probably a year. We’re hardly ever ever sick.
//Focus
//Energy
//Sleep
//Mental health
- I still struggle some days but I have a really tangible way now of helping me through those dark days.
//Tangible resource of plant based ways to support our physical bodies.
-I.E. During and after exercise, owies, bruises, itchy skin etc.
I choose young living because of their seed to seal promise. Oils are not created equal just like commercial products are not created the same.
Seed to seal promise here: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-seed-to-seal-sourcing-science-and-standards/
It seems like we shouldn’t care we all survived right? Well yes & no. Our culture is experiencing a lot. I’m not a super crunchy type person and I probably never fully will because:
- Life is short
- I can only do my best with the resources I have
However, it’s a small small price to try. Try and turn that blind eye forward and stop ignoring like I did for so long. What’s the worst that happens?
If anything thank you for reading my story. I’m always here to help, share, teach & love.
Xo,
Chelsea
