Life in Stepping Stones

There are a million moments in life that make you who you are. My name is Justine Thomas and if someone were to tell me when I dropped out of high school at 16 years old that I would one day run a film set, record a CD, build and own a restaurant, travel, and have a beautiful family all before I turn thirty, I wouldn't have believed them. Life has thrown me a lot of curveballs along the way, from dreams crashing down and other dreams coming true. For all of the ups and downs, they've led me to who I am today, and I'm grateful for it. Now as a stay-at-home mom, I'm learning a million more things about who I am, the dreams I strive for, and the new adventures I can pursue. These are my moments.

Diary

There are so many ups and downs that life throws our way. We can choose to bottle our emotions or share them with others in hope that we can help someone else through their own personal struggles. Nobody should ever feel alone. From my story behind dropping out of high school, my miscarriage and rainbow baby pregnancy, family drama, motherhood, and more, these are my stories.

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…

By JustineMay 14, 2022

Confessions Diary Music & Songwriting Original Music

A Love That Never Faltered (Following My Dreams)

From a young age, there was nothing I envisioned more than following my dreams and becoming a singer. But life…

By JustineApril 30, 2022

Confessions Diary

The Dangerous Mind Game of Emotional Abuse in the Workplace

What started as my dream job at 20 years old quickly turned into a unescapable nightmare of gaslighting. I wish…

By JustineApril 11, 2022

Confessions Diary Inspirational

The 18 Year Old Boss: Focus on the Journey

It can be hard finding success in life. But success is subjective, isn't it? It's time I evolve my mindset…

By JustineApril 7, 2022

Confessions Diary

Confessions from a High School Dropout

There are many paths to take in life but most people believe school is the only one. When I became…

By JustineMarch 22, 2022

My Creative Corner

Cake Decorating DIY Party Decor My Creative Corner PartiesBy JustineOctober 24, 2022

Confessions Inspirational Toddlers

Toddler’s First Day of Preschool

You know it’s a big milestone in life when it’s […]

By JustineJanuary 23, 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

Confessions Inspirational Marriage & Family Pregnancy