A soulful space for those navigating burnout, boundaries, parenthood, and the messy magic of building the life they want - and absolutely deserve.

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After much encouragement from friends and family who’ve followed my many adventures and endless projects, you too now have the pleasure (joke fully intended) of joining me on my quest to uncover the beauty in life’s chaos.

I’m a single mom to two incredible—and occasionally sweet—boys. I love building things, tackling home projects, exploring the outdoors, and endlessly chasing knowledge and personal growth. I also happen to enjoy loud heavy metal and the occasional glass of wine.

My hope is that you'll find something here that resonates—and maybe even feel inspired by this messy, magical journey.

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (And Break Stuff)

Some weeks are just… a lot. In a world obsessed with toxic positivity and hustle, this is your permission slip to feel it all. From overstimulation to breakdowns, rage-room-worthy days to mindset shifts, this post reminds you that healing isn’t linear—and that making it to the couch counts as progress.

Last Dance

The puppet they made me doesn’t want to dance anymore.

You’re Not Lost—You’re Living

We’re often told our purpose has to be grand—world-changing, headline-worthy. But what if your purpose is found in the smallest acts? A kind word. A shared story. Surviving something that was meant to break you. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to live. Because sometimes, simply existing in your truth is the most powerful thing you can do.

Paint the Wall Black: Reflections on Self, Space, and Showing Up Fully
In the Key of You
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More Than Music: Sharing Sound, Shaping Souls

Explore the emotional power of music as memory, medicine, and legacy. From metal concerts to lullabies, discover how music connects generations, soothes the soul, and helps us express what words cannot.

You Did Something to Me

I did something to me — I abandoned myself like everyone else.
But then I did something for me.
I saw myself, despite them.
I collected my pieces. I rebuilt.
What I was taught to view as selfish was me trying to love myself.

Cracked Open: Why I’m Rebuilding, One Brick at a Time

“Healing is one of the hardest things to do. You have to crack yourself wide open and destroy yourself worse than anyone else ever has, just to see the parts of you you’ve kept hidden. But in that wreckage, you discover the beauty you were always worthy of.”

To the Good Men: Thank You

A tribute to the men breaking generational cycles, raising kids, showing up with love, and healing quietly. Their stories deserve to be told.

Fixing Each Other’s Crowns

True friendship often arrives when we least expect it. This heartfelt post explores the beauty of female friendships, the unexpected ways women show up for each other, and how connection and community become anchors through chronic illness, motherhood, and personal growth. Featuring an inspiring tribute to fellow entrepreneur and lupus warrior @TiffyKakes, this story celebrates healing, resilience, and the power of lifting each other up—crowns and all.

Meet the mom, maker, and messy-human-in-progress behind The Building Life.

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