“It is wise to believe something wonderful

is about to happen”. ~Anonymous

Welcome to Surviving with Dr. Chrissie — a space where truth meets healing and survival turns into purpose. I created this platform to give voice to the stories we’re often told to silence — the ones shaped by trauma, resilience, faith, and the long road to becoming whole again. Here, we talk about real life: the hard days, the messy healing, and the moments of grace that remind us we’re still standing. Through honest conversations, survivor stories, and a little bit of humor and hope, Surviving with Dr. Chrissie is more than a podcast or a blog — it’s a community. Because surviving isn’t the end of the story; it’s where the rebuilding begins.

Becoming Me, While Raising Them

For so many years, I was a single mom, living in survival mode. Every day was about making sure my kids had what they needed, keeping the lights on, and pushing forward—no matter how exhausted or lost I felt. I never had the time or space to fully understand who I was supposed to be… or who I could be.

Now, I’m finally asking those questions.

Motherhood is a beautiful, consuming, and sometimes overwhelming journey. It’s easy to lose yourself in the process of raising little humans. But I believe we deserve to find ourselves too—not just as moms, but as women, as individuals, as people with dreams, passions, and identities outside of parenthood.

This blog is my space to explore that journey, to share the highs and lows, and to connect with other moms who might be feeling the same way. Some days, I’ll write about the chaos of parenting. Other days, I’ll dive into what it means to rediscover yourself after years of putting everyone else first.

And I want to hear from you, too.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the title of “Mom” and are on your own path to self-discovery, I invite you to join me. Let’s figure this out together.

Drop a comment, share your story, or just read along. You’re not alone in this. 💜

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