Wholeheartedly Me

I find myself wanting to share my personal ups and downs in hopes to help anyone that went through or are going through the same situations as me in any way I can. Growing up, you never think to yourself ''my parents will divorce'' or ''my family won't be the same family anymore'. As a matter of fact, it has always been my biggest fear and my worst nightmare.  I've seen so many of my close friends go through the hardships of messy separations and just how sad and empty it made them feel inside.  I never thought I would have to go through such a terrible thing. My parents told me they we're separating and parting ways in October of 2015. I was turning 19 at the time. I've felt so many different emotions in the past 2 years and have lived through many mentally frustrating battles about this defining moment in my life. Here are 3 honest truths about divorce. It's probably for the better Although it might seem hard to wrap your head aro...

I'm often asked: What's it like to be the girlfriend of a hockey player? What's your life like together? How hard can hockey really be? Well here are 3 things that dating a professional athlete has taught me over the past 3 years.  Hard Work and Dedication   The main thing dating my boyfriend has taught me over the years is how to be hard working and dedicated in whatever you do. From the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL to his 3 year NHL/AHL contract, I’ve seen him work his ass off for what he’s earned. You never truly understand the work these athletes put into what they do until you see it first hand. During the season, my boyfriend is on the ice almost 7 days a week practicing and plays on average 3 games a week. On top of those on-ice practices, he constantly watches what he eats and plans his meals accordingly; wether it be regular days or game days. It’s so humbling to watch him go and his dedication to his career will continue to blow my mind till the day I die. Their bo...