My Divine Downloads
“In order to change the world, we need to start with ourselves.
One moment, one breath, at a time.” – xo Annmarie
Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional.
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional August 23, 2026 I had a literal anxiety attack recently when my husband offered to go to the grocery store on a Sunday afternoon, while I relaxed. After sitting with it for a bit, I found the culprit. My...
What Every Woman Needs More Of This Summer
What every woman needs more of this summer August 16, 2026 My husband and I had tickets to an outdoor concert but at the last minute he couldn't go. I was sad. I was really looking forward to our date night. It was a beautiful Chicago summer night...
A seven year old +A knife+ My nervous system.
You ARE your nervous system August 9, 2026 You are the central nervous system of your home. I heard this line at a screening of a new documentary called No Country for Mothers. (I'm hosting a free live gathering inspired by film August 26th— [don’t...
I Can’t Believe I Did It Again
Why It’s Important to Embrace Your Judgments July 26, 2026 I Can't Believe I Did It Again When my adult kids moved back home this past year I told them one thing very clearly: Do NOT ask me what's for dinner. ( I don’t know about you, but, after 30...
What Every Mother Must Ask
The question every mother needs to ask July 19, 2026 My daughter and her friend came home for the 4th of July weekend. After a fun few days together, it was time for them to head back….and that's when things got complicated. Their flights got...
Why you SHOULD fight in front of your kids
Why It’s Important to Embrace Your Judgments July 12, 2026 Conflict Isn't the Enemy of Connection My son recently thanked me for fighting with my husband in front of him. He said that now that he's grown and in a relationship himself, he isn't...
Are you free in your relationships?
Are you free in your relationships? July 5, 2026 Let’s explore what it means to be free in your relationships and in your life. Our 18 year old cat Midnight died. Midnight was my 22 year old daughter, Ashley's cat. She has had him since she was 4....
You can’t do it all
You can't do it all... June 28, 2026 As you're reading this, I'm on family vacation. Hopefully having a great time. 🤣 I’m embarrassed to admit, I’ve written about 10 versions of this blog to you already. This blog was a hard one to write. I had too...
Did You Marry Your Father?
Did you marry your father? June 21, 2026 A workshop student recently shared this with me: "When conflict arises, my husband shuts down. We avoid revisiting arguments after conflict so nothing ever gets resolved. We're stuck in a painful loop of...
Who’s Really in the Driver’s Seat When Conflict Hits?
Who's Really in the Driver's Seat When Conflict Hits? June 14, 2026 Who's Really in the Driver's Seat When Conflict Hits? I was terrified of my two year old. Not of her exactly. Of everything I didn't know how to handle when she fell apart. She was...