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The hardest year of my life was the year I miscarried our second child. The experience altered me in ways I could never imagine but learning to accept it has helped me become a stronger person than I ever thought possible.

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Aroha Restaurant Confessions Diary Miscarriage

The Resurrection of the Dreamer

When we opened our first restaurant, I was an eternal dreamer. By the time we closed, I was a heartbroken pessimist. Now I’m finding hope and finding myself again after everything felt lost.

By JustineMay 14, 2022
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My Unfiltered 2019 Family Newsletter

Do you get family newsletters during the holidays that 90% of the time boast about their greatest achievements & travels of that year? This is not that letter.

By JustineDecember 24, 2019
Confessions Miscarriage Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary: Chapter 1 – “The Beginning”

I’ve had a secret. A big secret. A secret I’ve been hiding partially because I don’t want the world to know too soon after last time, but partially because I’m worried saying anything will jinx it.

By JustineDecember 13, 2019
Confessions Miscarriage Pregnancy

Try. Try. and Try Again.

It’s almost that time again. That time I dread every […]

By JustineJuly 2, 2019
Miscarriage Music & Songwriting Original Music Pregnancy

Singing with a Broken Heart

It’s done. It’s been exactly one week since I found […]

By JustineJanuary 18, 2019
Confessions Miscarriage Pregnancy

Late Night Thoughts

It’s 4am and I’m awake again. I’m not going to […]

By JustineJanuary 17, 2019
Confessions Miscarriage Pregnancy

The Days After

I’ve been spending the past few days in a state […]

By JustineJanuary 13, 2019
Confessions Miscarriage Pregnancy

The Worst Day of My Life

The day I found out I miscarried our child was the worst day of my entire life but instead of living in the shadows, I’ve chosen to share my story. You are not alone.

By JustineJanuary 11, 2019

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Welcome to my blog! I'm Justine and I'm a stay-at-home mom and eternal optimist from California living in New Zealand with my amazing chef husband, Gwithyen and our two kids. I created this blog in hopes of helping others by sharing my honest journey through motherhood as well as providing allergy friendly recipes for the whole family, family vacation tips, and ideas for DIY parties that your family will cherish forever.

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