The Animated Life of Olivia F. Scott: From Corporate Branding to Freedom at the Mat
At Living An Animated Life, our mission goes beyond visual storytelling—it’s about expressing the dynamic ways we, as women, navigate our roles. Whether as wives 👰🏾, daughters 👧🏽, mothers 🤱🏼, or sisters 👭🏿, we all live animated lives, full of challenges, transitions, and triumphs. These stories connect us, and Living An Animated Life is a […]
Family Estrangement: The Silent Epidemic
Family estrangement is a silent epidemic affecting countless individuals worldwide 🌍. Despite societal norms emphasizing the importance of family bonds, particularly between a mother and child 👩👧, sometimes estrangement becomes the only viable option for one’s mental and emotional well-being. This piece explores the journey of family estrangement and the complex emotions surrounding it 💔. […]
Doers vs. Leaders: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters
As someone who’s always been a doer, I’ve come to realize something: people often confuse doing with leading. And when that happens, things can get a little frustrating. Being a doer is not the same as being a leader, and if you’re a fellow doer, you’ve probably felt this too. Let’s break it down. 🌍 […]
The Journey of Change: Embracing the Unchanging
In life, we often find ourselves surrounded by situations that are unfair, challenging, or just plain wrong. It’s easy to get caught up in the frustration of wanting things around us to be different. But what if the key to peace isn’t in changing the world but in changing ourselves? 🧘♀️ The Unchanging World Imagine […]
From Caregiver to Friend: Navigating the Transition for a Loved One with Special Needs 👨👧➡️👫🌟🧩Introduction
Raising a person with special needs is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewards. 🌟💖 As caregivers, we pour our hearts into guiding, supporting, and nurturing our loved ones. 👨👧💪 However, a profound shift occurs when they come of legal age and gain control of their own lives. 🎂🔄 This transition from caregiver to […]
Comparison is Not Compassion: How Well-Meaning Conversations Can Go Awry
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re opening up about something personal, only to have the conversation suddenly shift? 🤔 Perhaps someone jumps in with a story of their own, a similar experience they’ve been through. While they likely mean well, trying to show that they understand what you’re going through, it can […]