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the real me

Hi! I’m Kristen - a woman navigating faith, family, and all the beautiful messiness in between. I share honestly about life’s real moments, hoping to encourage women to find hope as they navigate life’s ups and downs, embrace the imperfect, and discover grace in the chaos.

Here’s to embracing the real-together.

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When Co-Parenting Gets Complicated | A Stepparent’s Perspective

Co-parenting is complicated. Anyone who has tried to navigate the waters of a blended family knows it’s about relationships, emotions, and finding your place in a world where the rules aren’t always clear.

Remarriage | The Hard & Holy

Our remarriage story is nothing less than God’s redemptive work. Two bruised-up souls, seeking healing in Christ, finding each other, and choosing to walk this path together.

3 Lessons in Autism | Parenting a Young Adult

Parenting a young adult is an adjustment for any parent, but when your child has autism, the journey can be uniquely beautiful, stretching, and humbling.

real life | redeemed