Out of the Shadow and into the Light
When you are in the shadow there is no light. It is cold and dark, and it can feel incredibly lonely. The internal critic constantly...
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Messages to my Daughters
Messages to my Daughters - The Book
We all have had positive and negative experiences in our lives. These situations have shaped us to be who we are today. This book was born out of my desire to share my experiences and learnings with my daughters. My goal is to offer these messages to support my daughters and other girls to grow up with confidence, strength, self-love, resilience, and a deep belief in themselves.
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
A New Chapter for Me
Fifteen years ago today, I walked down the aisle and said, “I do,” yet today is not welcomed with “Happy Anniversary” cards, texts, or...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jun 5, 2022
- 2 min
Let Go of Your Expectations and Embrace the Unexpected
I had a fascinating dream last night. I was back at a week-long retreat that I took last year, but it was different (like dreams...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
Soak up all of the Moments
My girls are upstairs in my bed, asleep as I write this. I got home late from work last night. It has been a recurrence lately. Long...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Discovering Love
All of my life, I have yearned to be loved. A kind of love that sweeps you off your feet and envelopes you and a warmth that fills you...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
Remembering How to Trust
I took my youngest to her bi-annual audiology and ENT appointment and was overcome with emotion as I watched her raise her hand with zest...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Apr 3, 2021
- 4 min
Driving a Convertible with the Top Down
Last week I found myself driving a Mercedes Benz convertible with the top down, the sun shining, the music playing with my oldest by my...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Feb 6, 2021
- 3 min
Break Through
It is said that if you want different results, you have to do things differently. This is easier said than done, of course. We are...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Step into your Power
Power is an incredible energy. It is taken. It is given. It is said that power is what everyone is after. The one who holds the power is...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Making Myself a Priority
Ever since I was a young girl, I wanted to be a mother. I remember looking at moms and yearning to be the one a child sought comfort...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Being "All In!"
A year ago, I returned from a week-long retreat that fueled my journey to begin a relationship. Since my divorce, I had cut myself off...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
How Will You Choose to "Be?"
I love music. It is such a powerful force that can elicit emotions at the sound of the first chord. Recently I was listening to Tim...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
Big Gifts in Small Packages
My parents made their annual cross country trek recently and have settled into their summer house. Their return was delayed several times...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Making Space for Love
Holding your baby for the first time, saying "I do," a long-overdue embrace; Love is the most beautiful thing in this world. It fills you...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Live Your Dream Life!
Over the last week, I have begun countless posts and abandoned them all. Nothing seemed to call me so convincingly to write and finish...
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Sarah Bommer James
- May 30, 2020
- 4 min
Surviving COVID-19 with Self Care
On March 12, 2020, I learned that my children were not going to be attending school for the unforeseen future, and my work in public...
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Sarah Bommer James
- May 24, 2020
- 3 min
Nurturing Heartache
As I sat there, I was faced with a choice to blame myself and wall back up or to figure out how to move forward.
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Sarah Bommer James
- May 3, 2020
- 5 min
Brave Momma
For much of my life, I have pushed down my feelings, especially sadness. I have resisted anything that required tears. Crying is...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Apr 28, 2020
- 3 min
Feeling Left Behind
Tonight is the eve of my oldest daughter's birthday. She is turning 10. It is an exciting time for her as she begins to explore her...
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Sarah Bommer James
- Apr 5, 2020
- 3 min
Regrounding
Our world has been turned upside down in the last few months and will never be the same. This discombobulation has thrown me in a...
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