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Kristen Viscardi
Bio
I’m just a lady who still believes in dreams manifesting. I’ve raised my 3 kids as a single mom working multiple jobs and now I am looking for what makes me happy.
Stories (35/0)
Watching A Parent Age
Watching a parent age is a journey marked by a blend of tenderness nostalgia, and a profound sense of helplessness. To see my father, transform from someone who was so strong and invincible to a person that tugs at your heartstrings – a bittersweet experience that shakes my core.
By Kristen Viscardi10 days ago in Families
Don’t leave anything for later…
Don’t leave anything for later… Think about the dreams and goals you’ve set aside – the love you let go, the chance you didn’t take owning a business, the class you never enrolled in, or the book you never started. What would happen if you took the first step today, regardless of age? What would it feel like to feel the opportunity in the deepest parts of your soul manifest? It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture – perhaps the journey of fulfillment starts with a small manageable step.
By Kristen Viscardi10 days ago in Motivation
Just smile…
Just smile… You’ve come a long way girl. You’ve faced many challenges along the way that broke your heart. And still you feel broken, or an emptiness that hasn’t been repaired. At times you came close, you almost allowed yourself to be happy and not feel like the rug was ripped out. But eventually, it happened – well, it was inevitable with the deep-seeded thoughts locked away in your subconscious.
By Kristen Viscardi11 days ago in Motivation
I'm ok but my heart is numb
I’m fine but my heart is numb. Sometimes I ask God if He forgot about me. I want to grow old with someone and experience everything love encompasses – I’ve missed out on the first half of my life with a partnership, and I ache to feel supported and loved. I want to laugh until my belly hurts, kiss like tomorrow will never come, dance in the kitchen, and watch the sun rise and set.
By Kristen Viscardiabout a month ago in Humor
Emotional vomit. Content Warning.
Emotional vomit The healthy way of recreating the turmoil going on in my heart, my stomach, my throat, and my head. No one, except these words written, will ever know the exacerbated exhale I will make when my heart emotionally vomits the sadness and anger I feel today. I will not burden my family, friends, or even my fury pup with the pain I have lingering in the pit of my stomach. I will purge these emotions today so tomorrow I can move on, release, and be the strong, independent, fighter that I am.
By Kristen Viscardiabout a month ago in Humans
Open that door and walk through it
Sometimes my only relief when I feel anxious and unsure is to redirect my thoughts like a guillotine. As a woman, I never disregard my gut feelings but sometimes it needs to shut the hell up. I’ve lived a long time, I’ve failed at many things, and for most of it, it was self-inflicted with a spiral of negative thoughts that led to bad reactions. I choose to be confident, know my value, and find a positive outcome to all that worries me. Some may say it’s burying my head in the sand – No! I am going to master getting control, changing this day, and seeing how amazing I am.
By Kristen Viscardi3 months ago in Humans
She is my friend...
She is my friend… Her presence encompasses the embodiment of confidence, grace, raw emotion, anger, empathy, fierce protector, loyalty, coldness, intelligence, street smart, and complete love to those she trusts. Life has betrayed her in so many ways, but she continues to stand up in the face of all that expected her to fail.
By Kristen Viscardi4 months ago in Humans
What is it all for, this thing called, life
What is it all for, this thing called life? I'm not different than anyone else that has raised the question in the face of trauma, death, disease, mental illness, abuse, poverty, and war. As age has creeped in, it has not given me clarity. It has provided me with skills for resilience.
By Kristen Viscardi12 months ago in Families
You need a partner for the amazing woman you’ve become
You need a partner for the amazing woman you’ve become. You have grown out of the “neediness” stage in life that occurs when you place a higher priority on someone else. That stage when you conform your lifestyle, hobbies, and become available at the drop of a dime to their schedule to win their affection. People sense that needy behavior a mile away! Nope! That time in your life is over, when you sacrificed who you are and kept your mouth shut because losing them felt like your life would end. Good Lord, why would you sell your soul like that anymore? Having someone else control your day, thoughts, and emotions by simply not choosing you – screw that! Choose your own damn self!
By Kristen Viscardi12 months ago in Motivation