Actually my full name is Jennifer, but like many other Jennifer’s born in my era, it quickly got shortened to Jenny.  Feeling like I didn’t get a vote on this, I tried for something a bit more sophisticated and ‘different’ – so I shorten it to the cooler version “Jen”, but it never stuck.  I tried a different spelling and switched my ‘y’ to an ‘i’ so I could dot my ‘i’ with a cute little heart, but apparently no one cares about these details.  So Jenny it was.  Just me and the other 8 Jenny’s in my class.  And now I just refer to myself as Mama, so really it was all wasted efforts anyways.

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But oh yeah, my story.  Let’s begin.

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Hi, my name is Jenny and I am a stay at home mom.  Okay that sounds more like an introduction to an AA meeting, although some days that might not be too far of a stretch.  But let’s start again…

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I’m a stay at home mom and freelance designer, happily living near the banks of a muddy river in beautiful British Columbia.  I am a decent wife, a good designer, a great cook and I get high off of bargain hunting.  I love to write.  So much so, that even a quick text message can easily turn into a lengthy novel...that is if I actually remember to text anyone back.  I'm horrible with my phone and believe the most useful part of my phone is the Amazon app...and no that's not a plug, I really think that online shopping was made purely to decrease the insanity in moms.

 

I wanted to start Mama Therapy because I had an overwhelming urge to share my experiences with everyone I encountered.  But after recognizing that I was trapping pure strangers against their will in the supermarket - people who didn’t really care too much about my ‘problems and cures’, I thought why not do it here and share with all willing participants in the neighborhood.  And because here, unlike in the supermarket, I cannot trap you in the isle with my cart - making it impossible for you to move on - you can simply 'close' your browser and I am none the wiser.  “No hard feelings ‘crazy lady’ but I’m switching back to TikTok.”  Right?  (And no pressure, but please do keep reading.  I am crazy at times, but crazy does not have to be a bad thing.  It’s part of life’s swinging pendulum of balance… crazy… awesome… crazy.  I’m sure many can relate.

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Okay, but back to 'about me'.  I’m a rambler. (Obviously.)  I’m sarcastic.  I love pretty things.  I love knowledge.  I love nature.  My husband says I’m like a dog that needs to be walked daily, and if I don’t get taken out I’m a little bit too crazy to keep in the house.  I love to live in bare feet; outside or inside, unless the snow forces shoes upon me.  I’ve had grey hair from way too young of an age, so I feel like an old lady more often than I really should.  (Be sure to stay tuned for my upcoming post – Tips & Tricks to Stay Looking Young When Your Mirror is Telling you Otherwise!)

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​I love having real honest conversations.  I’m often the girl in the group who ‘over-shares’.  I guess I’m just testing the waters to see if anyone wants to contribute.  I know we often hide our vulnerability and I don’t mind openly discussing the uncomfortable parts of life to show others that it’s okay to share.  It’s okay to be honest.  Because honesty heals.  And I’m all about healing.

 

Moving on… I love reading, but unfortunately parenting has taken away that joy.  I love binge watching a good drama series, but parenting has taken away that joy as well.  I love napping, but parenting has taken away that joy, permanently.  I love cocktails on a pub patio, but parenting has taken away that joy for now as well... oh the things I wish I knew before I became a parent!

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But most importantly, I am a seeker.  For many years now I have succumb to the fact that the world in which we live in is quite crazy and very unnatural.  When anxiety started creeping into life in my 20's, I started seeking out ways to combat that debilitating feelings without having to dive head first into a bottle of prescription medication.  I started meditating and my whole world opened up.  My wellness journey took on momentum.  I was hooked and I knew I it was just the tip of the iceberg. 

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I realized that the problem wasn't so much 'me' but the world in which we live in; a world full of ‘how you should and shouldn't be’ served with a side of guilt and shame.  It's impossible for our bodies and minds NOT to suffer the side-effects of this modern world.  I also realized, that there are many people out there already far into their wellness journey that I could learn from.  So I began, seeking wellness in a crazy world.  And through that I realized that my purpose, or my dharma, is to share what I find with you - to creatively inspire wellness.

 

I am not an all knowing 'wellness' guru.  I’m a ‘all trying human’.  I am a striver.  I strive to continually conquer each challenge in life.  And ya’ll know that even when you’ve got one thing figured out in life – life throws something else at you.  And that’s okay.  We are on an ever-evolving journey learning different lessons from each chapter of life.

 

So my life and wellness journey is now full of trying to find the most therapeutic and creative ways to navigate life.  Because many things can be forms of therapy...therapy for Mama's...get it...Mama Therapy!  See what I did there?  Did I also mention I'm great at puns?  Pure talent… I know! 

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​So thanks for listening. (And don’t say I didn’t warn you about the rambling part.)  But if you made it this far then you might as well stick around as I share ways to thrive not simply survive this life.  It’s gonna be great.  I pinky swear.

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I hope to see you around often!

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p.s.  This space is not just for Mama's.  It is simply just created by one.