Father’s Day is a day set aside to honor and celebrate those who are fathers or father figures to children of all ages. For those
Author: kristijojedlicki
I am just a girl from Kentucky who has stories to tell. . .
The Graduate
In a matter of days, our family will celebrate my oldest daughter’s graduation from elementary school, and I find myself awash in emotions that range from
The Road To Recovery: 5 (of Many) Steps
Four years ago today, I took my first tiny, shaky steps down the road to recovery from the depression and anxiety that devoured me. As
Empty Arms and a Heavy Heart
As Mother’s Day approaches, my thoughts turn to some very special people in my life. I think of my own mother and am grateful for
Living A Lie
Recently, I watched Diane Sawyer’s interview with Bruce Jenner about his transgender journey. I had no intention of tuning in, but when I found myself
Go Toward The Light
If you follow the Kindness Blog’s Facebook page, you may have seen a recent post that read: Hello to all! Due to the need to
Grateful To Be My Daughters’ Mom
I have been a parent for nearly fourteen years, but without being aware of it, my preparation to be a parent began the moment I,
Message Received
I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock cajoling me awake and the feeling of anxiety coursing through me. To say that I woke
What If We . . .
Ever since I began working with Mike on The Kindness Blog, I find myself constantly on the lookout for kindness everywhere I go. Some days,
I See You
For those of you familiar with my writing, first of all, thank you for reading the words that stumble out of my mind and heart
Kindness Goes Hand In Hand
As I arrived at work on another bitterly cold morning, I surveyed the sidewalk that stood between the day shelter for homeless men and my
Thanks To Me!
One of my 2014 resolutions was to indulge in a massage every month as one way to manage my stress and anxiety and to take better care
5 Ways To Be A Trailblazer On and Off Of The Trails
January ushered in more than a new year. It also brought with it unexpected challenges in the forms of death, illness, and being visited by
A Hand Up
Lately, at work, I have spent more time with paper than people, which has contributed to a resurgence of my stress and anxiety. Today, though,
Body of Kindness
I have never been very good with numbers, as my grades in math throughout my school years will show. I consider being able to balance
Is There A Doctor In The House?
Instead of heading back to work today, as I had hoped to do, I began my day by making a trip to the doctor’s office.
Kindness Do Over
The new year is only twenty-five days old, and I have a confession to make. Thanks to a less than ideal start to 2015, I
A Legacy of Kindness
On January 7, 2015, my grandmother passed away unexpectedly. She lived nearly ninety-six years, so, it may seem strange to describe her death as unexpected, but
3 Ways To Manage Anxiety: Advice From My Daughter
I always have maintained that my two daughters are among my greatest teachers, and recently, my oldest daughter taught me a valuable lesson in being
Pay It Forward
For the past few days, I have experienced writer’s block or, perhaps, kindness block. Whatever has had me in a sort of literary limbo, I
Let Kindness Light the Way
2015 has been shrouded in darkness so far, as almost each of these first twelve days has brought news that a friend has lost a parent
Cheers . . .Responsibly
Yesterday, you may or may not have noticed that I did not publish a new post as part of this 31 day Commitment to Kindness
Coffee, Tea, & Me
This morning, Kentuckians awoke to temperatures barely above zero, with the whipping wind making it feel like it was below zero. It was definitely one
Cold Day, Warm Heart
As Kentucky took the involuntary arctic plunge today, I found my heart warmed by a number of acts of kindness: This morning, I learned of
Gratitude
I have kept gratitude journals on and off for well over two decades, and several years ago, I introduced the concept of keeping a gratitude
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