When my first daughter was born (25 years ago), I started sending out a holiday card. It was just her with my husband, our dog (Cabo) and me, then my other daughter and then my son. We were a family of 5.
Then I separated from my husband and we were four, until we added a new dog (Zivy).
Now (15 years later), I am with my forever man who I include in the holiday card. My kids were a little surprised the first time that I added him in, but this was a positive addition to my life, and our family dynamic.
The holiday card has separate photos of me with my kids, and me and my man, and, of course, the dogs. These are the people who bring me joy.
So the purpose of the card is firstly for me – to remind me of the joy in my life. The second purpose is to share my joy with people who care and are meaningful to me.
My list used to include my kids’ friends, and whoever sent me a card. Now it is an intentional list of people who play a positive role in our lives – no randoms.
Jess doesn’t send out a holiday card, but she does take a family photo with her family every Thanksgiving. She shares it with me and can see her own joy reflected in that image.
My perspective has pivoted as I have grown and learned more about what I like, who I like and what I like about myself. I’ve given myself permission to pivot, even with my holiday card. 💕
My message:
The people will change, the purpose will evolve, but at the end of the day, stick with those who create positivity and joy in your life.
P.S. Happiness should be felt every day. I’m granting you permission today to share a photo that reflects pure and honest joy.
T.H. Irwin
Co-founder & Co-Host
exEXPERTS & Divorce etc...
Why We Chose her: T.H. Irwin is cofounder of exEXPERTS & co-host of the Divorce etc... podcast. Together, she & Jessica demystify divorce through the wisdom of experience and by providing the support they wish they had when going through their divorces. On a scale from amicable to O-M-G, she endured an off-the-charts 4-year divorce but her resiliency, optimism & friendship helped her make it through! She's a martini-loving, fitness junkie with a career of creating meaningful experiences for people, & she's doing the same for exEXPERTS.
One Thing she wants You To Know: Trust your gut, it's the most honest life compass you will have.
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Co-founder & Co-Host
exEXPERTS & Divorce etc...
Why We Chose her: T.H. Irwin is cofounder of exEXPERTS & co-host of the Divorce etc... podcast. Together, she & Jessica demystify divorce through the wisdom of experience and by providing the support they wish they had when going through their divorces. On a scale from amicable to O-M-G, she endured an off-the-charts 4-year divorce but her resiliency, optimism & friendship helped her make it through! She's a martini-loving, fitness junkie with a career of creating meaningful experiences for people, & she's doing the same for exEXPERTS.
One Thing she wants You To Know: Trust your gut, it's the most honest life compass you will have.
Location: Worldwide
Make a Connection:
https://www.exexperts.com
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