I’ve started this blog as a way to vent, tell my story, and try to promote my independent consulting with Arbonne. I wont be making it g-rated. I’m going to write like i talk in everyday life. Each post i make could involve bitching about my day, telling stories about being a parent, throwing in some tidbits i love about Arbonne and telling my story; some past, some present and my dreams, hopefully realities of the future. Let’s get started!
Who am I?
My name is Emily. I’m 28, and a very proud momma of one rambunctious 6 year old boy. Im a “single” mom in a fairly new relationship with a man who grew up in the same small town as me. Single meaning i’m not with my kiddos dad anymore. We have a great co-parenting relationship. No, i will not be talking shit about him on here. We have a very tumultuous past and it stays where it is, in the past. When a family is being separated for the benefit of the child, its never easy. But were still a family, just a new and improved one and i wouldnt replace that for the world.
Anywho, my little man, who i will not name on here for privacy, is my life. Nothing comes before him. Ive worked very hard to be the best version i can for him. I work 3 jobs to make ends meet for us. Thats why i started Arbonne as a means to get healthy and provide for my family where my education didnt cover the bill. Thats a pretty loaded sentence.
Now, I’m not perfect and ill be the first to admit i had a drinking problem due to my life falling apart and being drug through the dirt for a few years. Im a recovering alcoholic. Always recovering. I’m 8 months sober. I dont do AA and i dont believe in the traditional god. But i do believe in something, myself. Never did before. When the world throws stones hard and keeps knocking you down its hard to stay positive but i lived and am moving forward. Im getting stronger every day and now the world has to throw some pretty fuckin big stones to knock me down.
My big dream is to own a food truck. Its been my plan since i was 18. Unfortunately shits expensive. But i havent given up. Ill talk more about it in future posts.
As I write these paragraphs i realize that I have a LOT to talk about. My pregnancy, parenting, my previous alcoholism, schooling, my businesses, etc. I cant wait to share more! Stay tuned!
The Healthy Hustle Mama 