And my blog is pronounced the – [missing] – Link. Get it?

Since early 2017 theMRSingLink (TML) has been a growing resource for women on improving their relationships and breaking unhealthy habits and patterns in their life (including relationships, friendships, personal growth, and beyond). 

My goal for TML is pretty simple: to be real and honest with you (none of that sugar-coated, diluted nonsense). I aim to be the friend I never had. The friend that would have told me to open my eyes and remove the veil, who would have been a shoulder and pillar when I needed it most, showing me that not all support is loving (it can be enabling), and that compassion can exist without tickling my sensitive ears with half-truths. 

That said, I’m in the trenches with you by sharing my own personal experiences along the way, because in this crazy thing called Life…we all just want to be heard. Which means we also need to be willing to listen! So I’m here to tell you that I do hear you, I am listening. Though I may not understand or agree with everything, I strive to be exactly what you need – a voice of reason, a shoulder for support, or an ear for listening. 

Why ‘theMRSingLink’? I grew up with a pretty icky outlook on myself, personal relationships in my life, and people in general, and that really bothered me to my core. I was never really surrounded by healthy relationships nor was that something modeled to me. I also had social anxiety from a very young age, which made me view others a certain way as did others about me. I developed a pretty unconventional stance on relationships. Alas, I became a certified relationship coach. I’m insanely passionate about learning the value of deeper connections and authentic relationships.

What else am I passionate about: Dogs – my animals. I care very deeply about giving my furbabies the best life possible. For 10 years I worked at a Veterinarian – I started out as a kennel/boarding assistant when I was in high school. Then I became the boarding supervisor or kennel manager. Needless to say, I took away a lot. Though I am no dog expert, per say, I have a lot to say about what I’ve learned in the practice –strictly personal opinion. Therefore, I created a specific section of this blog pertaining to The Dog Mom Life.

My backstory

I’m a college grad in Digital Media and web design – so I speak two languages: english and CSS/JS. I realize only the computer nerds will get that one. Butttt… there was something missing or limited in that *dream* career for me. As proficient as I am with computers, I realized it wasn’t something I wanted to time doing. At the end of the day, I wasn’t really sure what it was I wanted to do or what I wanted out of life.

I met my husband, Ray, through Online Dating in 2012 (thank you, Plenty of Fish). Since then, our journey together began and became a major reason for having the courage to start this blog and ultimately leave my job to do this full time in the first place. 

So if you follow my blog, you’re on this journey with me in real-time! That being said, if you ever just want to talk, vent or spill your guts – reach out to me – I’m that girlfriend who will listen!

Who am I, really?