For The Courage

Everyone wants a million dollars right? I mean, would you ever say no to such an offer? And if you did, what would you wish for instead? 

Me? 

I want the thing that would help me to begin to heal. I would wish for courage. 

Courage to stand up for myself and not allow myself to be a doormat to everyone.

Courage to speak up for others and what is right

Courage to follow through on what I know is right without the consistent fear in my gut. 

I believe childhood trauma has taught me to be less, to hide, to be afraid all the time. 

I also fully believe that fear was passed on to me through my mom during pregnancy. We know now that those things do affect babies in utero. 

I can't remember a time when fear was not grasping me while I try to squeak through. 

I grew up in fear all through those orphanages and being parentless. 

I married fearfully instead of seeking counseling and asking questions to ensure I was going to be in a healthy relationship

I allowed my husband for over 17 years now to treat me less, speak to me less, and like a doormat. I was never an equal. 

I've eventually lost my voice in our marriage and fearfully hide away. I almost no longer exist. 

I fearfully watch as he gambled away our lives and now we live in debt.

I fearfully watch as he left parenting all to me, with the hopes that I will fail. e

I fearfully tried to protect my children from his condescending and hurtful behavior towards them without confronting him. 

My kids, especially my son, now struggle with trauma. I'm worried about him. 

I fearfully kept quiet about all the things that were killing our marriage. But that's what happens when your voice is taken. 

I would wish for the courage to live alive again. Courage to trust God with the future. Courage to parent strong without all the doubts

I'd wish for the courage to feel happiness and make bold choices for my life. 

I'd wish for the courage to not be afraid to post this.

I'd wish for the courage to know that I am important and deserve to be loved and care for as I do to others. 

I'd wish for the courage to live alive. 

I'd wish for courage. 

What would you wish for?

I am Colette. I am busy and screeching in late! I have two kids and I've always wanted 5 with the adoption of 2 to make 7. I LOVE kids! I'm a cultural mix of different countries. I love learning and sharing about everything that affects our lives. Consider me an eclectic blogger. Visit me and let's help to make life better for everyone! Please read my disclosure 

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ZEST Tea 'Stay Energized & Focused' Giveaway

I've come to love my tea. I was hoping one day I could sit with my love and drink tea on a porch. 

Welcome to The ZEST Tea 'Stay Energized & Focused' Giveaway!

2 Winners

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS:

DELICIOUSLY SAVVY

My co-hosts for this giveaway are

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Michigan Savings and More, The Stuff of Success, Gifts for all seasons, Versatileer, Home Jobs by Mom & Golden Goose Giveaways

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Eclectic Evelyn, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, Jessica Inspired by Faith, MarksvilleandMe, Michigan Saving and More, My Freebies Deals & Steals, My Silly Little Gang, Simply Sherryl, Sweet Southern Savings, Tales From A Southern Mom, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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2 Lucky Winners will win a 12 pack of Assorted ZEST Tea Sparkling Teas & A Bag of Blue Lady Black Tea Bags! TRV $86

Read My Review

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THE GIVEAWAY

This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 1/07/2022. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to mcushing7 at hotmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Melissa Cushing at mcushing7 (at)hotmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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I am Colette. I am busy and screeching in late! I have two kids and I've always wanted 5 with the adoption of 2 to make 7. I LOVE kids! I'm a cultural mix of different countries. I love learning and sharing about everything that affects our lives. Consider me an eclectic blogger. Visit me and let's help to make life better for everyone! Please read my disclosure 

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LURVZ 12 Piece Kitchen Utensils Giveaway

I think I'd love a nice kitchen set that works well. Do you have some you enjoy using?

Welcome to the LURVZ 12 Piece Kitchen Utensils Giveaway!

1 Winner LURVZ 12 Piece Kitchen Utensils

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS MICHIGAN SAVING AND MORE

My co-hosts for this giveaway are

Deliciously Savvy, Eclectic Evelyn, Gifts for all seasons, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, The Stuff of Success, SaraLee’s Deals, Steals, and Giveaways, Versatileer

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Eclectic Evelyn, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, MarksvilleandMe, Michigan Saving and More, My Freebies Deals & Steals, My Silly Little Gang, Simply Sherryl, Sunshine and Rollercoasters Blog, Sweet Southern Savings, Tales From A Southern Mom, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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This giveaway's Sponsor is:

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LURVZ 12 Piece Kitchen Utensils

LURVZ 12 Piece Kitchen Utensils

See the review HERE.

This set It includes Oil Brush, Salad spoon, Spatula, Spaghetti Server, Slotted spoon, Solid spoon, Soup ladle, Turner, Slotted Turner, Whisk, Food tongs, storage barrel! These silicone utensils are BPA-free food-grade silicone. It is non-reactive with food or beverages and does not emit any harmful odors. This cookware set is stain-free and easy to clean. It doesn't hold scents or colors when used to stir dark foods like tomato-based foods.

THE GIVEAWAY

This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/29/21. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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I am Colette. I am busy and screeching in late! I have two kids and I've always wanted 5 with the adoption of 2 to make 7. I LOVE kids! I'm a cultural mix of different countries. I love learning and sharing about everything that affects our lives. Consider me an eclectic blogger. Visit me and let's help to make life better for everyone! Please read my disclosure 

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$100 PayPal Cash Holiday Giveaway

This would definitely help me with my Christmas budget 

Enter the $100 PayPal Cash Holiday Giveaway for your chance extra cash to cover those holiday expenses. We have collaborated with a few sponsors to bring our readers this awesome cash giveaway. Entry form is at the bottom of this post. Giveaway is open from December 1st through December 25th. Eligibility: Worldwide, 18+ Entry Frequency: Daily Entry End Date: December 25, 2021 Prizes: (1 winner) · $100 PayPal Cash

HOST: Golden Goose Giveaways

Sponsors: Michigan Savings and More, Deliciously Savvy, The Frugal Grandmom, Life in a House, LitNuts, Board Game Empire, Versatileer

$100 PayPal Cash Holiday Giveaway  

This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid Worldwide. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/25/21. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to info@goldengoosegiveaways.com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program.

If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Amanda Moss at info@goldengoosegiveaways.com.

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I am Colette. I am busy and screeching in late! I have two kids and I've always wanted 5 with the adoption of 2 to make 7. I LOVE kids! I'm a cultural mix of different countries. I love learning and sharing about everything that affects our lives. Consider me an eclectic blogger. Visit me and let's help to make life better for everyone! Please read my disclosure 

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Huge Holiday Grand Prize Giveaway

Let's get into all this grandness and win some cool prizes!

Welcome to the Huge Holiday Grand Prize Giveaway!

3 Winners in the Huge Holiday Grand Prize $1,746.06 RV

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS MICHIGAN SAVING AND MORE

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, Gifts for all seasons, Home Jobs by Mom, The Stuff of Success, SaraLee’s Steals and Deals, This Frugal Family, The Frugal Grandmom, Versatileer

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Eclectic Evelyn, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, Jessica Inspired by Faith, MarksvilleandMe, Michigan Saving and More, My Freebies Deals & Steals, My Silly Little Gang, Simply Sherryl, Sweet Southern Savings, Tales From A Southern Mom, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, The Frugal Grandmom, Versatileer

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Huge Holiday Grand Prize Packages

1st Prize - Teach My Toddler Learning Kit, Snowflake Chocolate Pizza (16 oz), Steeped Coffee, Personalized Tactical Christmas Stocking, Women’s Empire Hi Fur 6-Inch Boot, No stress chess, Trashed, Pass The Pigs, Fridge Door Lock, Liquid Chalk Markers, Filled With Gold Box, Quntis Computer Monitor Lamp, Bel Essence Beauty Gift Bag, MyTVLife 8.5 x 11” commemorative certificate, 80's Icon Puzzle, 3 Piece Set-iLLASPARKZ Signature Bangle Set, Make up Package

2nd Prize - Teach My Toddler Learning Kit, Snowflake Chocolate Pizza (16 oz), Steeped Coffee, Personalized Tactical Christmas Stocking, Scrabble Slam, Trouble, Pass The Pigs Big Pigs, Pop Freak!, Leaf Supply Cards, Who Said That?, 80's Bingo, Classic Flavor Crumb Cake, Men’s Colorado Chukka Boot, Top 12 Essential Oils Set with Wooden Storage Box, A Crocodile in the Family, 6 Month Subscription History by Mail, Make up Package

3rd Prize - Teach My Toddler Learning Kit, Snowflake Chocolate Pizza (16 oz), Steeped Coffee, Personalized Tactical Christmas Stocking, Twister, The Mermaid Jewels, Pass The Pigs Pig Party, Zest Tea, Basketball Scoreboard, MyTVLife 8.5 x 11” commemorative certificate, Sparkle Hustle Grow box, Leaf Supply Puzzle, Late Night Ramen Puzzle, The Cocktail Deck of Cards, The Iconic David Bowie Puzzle, Historic Cartoons Box, Make up Package

This giveaway's Sponsors are:

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Men’s Colorado Chukka Boot

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Women’s Empire Hi Fur 6-Inch Boot

See review HERE.

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Personalized Tactical Christmas Stocking

See my review of their Jerky Bouquet HERE.

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Guardianite

AMAZON

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Refrigerator Door Lock

See review HERE.

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Brandle B

AMAZON

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Liquid Chalk Markers

See review HERE.

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Filled With Gold Box (may not be the same as pictures)

See review HERE.

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Basketball Scoreboard

See review HERE.

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AMAZON

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Quntis Computer Monitor Lamp

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30 pack supply of single-serve coffee

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No Stress Chess

See review HERE.

Trashed

See review HERE.

Scrabble Slam

See review HERE.

Trouble

Twister

THE MERMAID'S JEWELS: STRING TOGETHER A TREASURE FROM THE SEA™

Pass The Pigs

See review HERE.

Pass The Pigs Big Pigs

See review HERE.

Pass The Pigs Pig Party

See review HERE.

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Most popular anti-aging cream, eye cream and lip balm

See review HERE.

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8.5 x 11” commemorative certificate

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ INSTAGRAM

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Snowflake Chocolate Pizza (16 oz)

See review HERE.

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1 Monthly Box

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE ~ INSTAGRAM

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80s Icons Puzzle

See review HERE.

The Iconic David Bowie Puzzle

Who Said That? Card Game

See review HERE.

The Cocktail Deck of Cards

See review HERE.

Leaf Supply Deck of Plants

See review HERE.

Leaf Supply: The House Plant Jigsaw Puzzle

See review HERE.

80’s Bingo

See review HERE.

Late-night Ramen Puzzle

See review HERE.

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Classic Flavor Crumb Cake

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ INSTAGRAM ~ PINTEREST ~ YOU TUBE

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Teach My Toddler Learning Kit

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ INSTAGRAM ~ YOU TUBE

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Top 12 Essential Oils Set with Wooden Storage Box

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ INSTAGRAM

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A Crocodile in the Family

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3 Piece Set-iLLASPARKZ Signature Bangle Set

See review HERE.

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WEBSITE

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Historic Cartoons Box

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WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ YOU TUBE

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6 Months Subscription

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Make up Package

See review HERE.

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THE GIVEAWAY

This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 12/31/21. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

If you are a blogger interested in our gift guides sign up here or more information is HERE.

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Sponsors interested in joining our gift guides can see the information HERE.

 

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I am Colette. I am busy and screeching in late! I have two kids and I've always wanted 5 with the adoption of 2 to make 7. I LOVE kids! I'm a cultural mix of different countries. I love learning and sharing about everything that affects our lives. Consider me an eclectic blogger. Visit me and let's help to make life better for everyone! Please read my disclosure 

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