I'm Belladonna and I'm using my flashlight to guide you through life. You shouldn't have to stumble in the dark when I've done it enough for the both of us.
I was just a mom that got fat — just that simple. I started putting more attention towards my kids and all of their concerns and put myself on the back burner. The things that I needed and wanted became insignificant and not worth discussing. Over the years, I lost myself and even forgot what…
Read MoreLearning how to bring balance to every aspect of my life. Taking time to breathe and show appreciation to my body and everything around me. Enjoy Your Thursday! You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored. ~Belladonna~
Read MoreI welcome everyone new to Belladonna’s Flashlight and for everyone else, Thank you for staying! I hope you enjoy being apart of the fam and will continue to read and join in on discussions. I love hearing from you all.
Read MoreI’m having a moment today, and the tears are streaming down my entire existence. It is happening more and more, and I can’t control it, so I figure let me put on a sad song and look at old pictures so I can really enjoy my cry.
Read MoreAll I remember is it being deathly silent on the phone. I thought she had fallen asleep. So there I lay on the couch under the covers in a slightly dark room with only the light sound of the t.v. going. By this time it was 2 o’clock in the morning, and we started our conversation…
Read MoreI refuse to lose this Holiday Season! I know what you are thinking, it’s only August “so why I am thinking about the holidays”?. Well, I”ll tell you why. Because I like food and I can’t wait to start making my Halloween meals and goodies and then roll right into the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.…
Read MoreSometimes you have to take a step back and reflect over the things you desired to change as a child and make a conscious decision to not let history repeat itself. It’s not easy to walk away from someone you love and let go of what you want the relationship to be. Allowing yourself to let…
Read MoreI have a recipe that will keep you coming back for more. This dish will give you all the flavors in one pot. MAKES 6 SERVINGS PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 can Pesto Sauce 2 cups mushrooms 1 box linguine pasta 2 bags shrimp (40-60 or more) salt pepper olive oil 1 cup parmesan cheese…
Read MoreMarriage isn’t easy. Learning to live with someone that is most likely the exact opposite than you can be quite challenging. Then things start to get really interesting when we throw finance, kids, and outside interference in the mix. When we mix all of those ingredients together, it can be a formula for disaster, or…
Read MoreThe Day I Fell In Love “Part 1” I felt so light on my feet and thought I was going to tumble over. Somehow I managed to stand firm, but just like that, it was time for me to get back to the game and pretend to be interested in cheerleading. I was so ready to…
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