For years, I've felt trapped in a body that used to feel strong and capable, but somewhere along the way, it stopped moving the way I remembered. I was still active, still pushing, and yet, somehow always hurting. The pain was there like a background noise- sometimes whispering, sometimes roaring. Some days, it was easy… Continue reading When the Pain Finally Had a Name
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Mistakes, Mayhem & Mercy
Mistakes. They have a way of humbling us in an instant. One moment, you're moving through your day, doing your best, and then next.. your heart sinks. You realize you missed something. Dropped the ball. Got it wrong. That sinking feeling? It's familiar. It's the weight of self-doubt, the creeping voice of insecurity saying, "You… Continue reading Mistakes, Mayhem & Mercy
Massages, Mayhem and the Magic of Pressing Pause
I love my husband. I love my kids. I love this wild, beautiful mess we call our Life. But every now and then, I need someone to dig their elbows into my shoulders and remind my body that it's allowed to unclench. That's where massages come in. And no, I'm not talking about the 'quick… Continue reading Massages, Mayhem and the Magic of Pressing Pause
Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering
Let me tell you about one of the most ridiculous things we do as a family for “fun”: RUCKING. If you’ve never heard of it, rucking is basically walking with weight on your back. You throw a few extra pounds in a backpack (aka a ruck), strap it on, and then.. you just walk. For miles. Uphill.… Continue reading Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering
Mai Household Mayhem 