Things I Swear By — The Blog

Honest reviews and real life stories from a newly retired gym owner, CrossFitter and goldendoodle mom in Wisconsin 🌿

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A Love Letter to Lorraine

A personal tribute to my late mother Lorraine Large — the feisty, loving, independent woman who shaped everything I am. This is her story, and mine.

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What Four Years Will Do to a Body — and Why She's Still Worth Honoring

After four years of grief, loss, major life changes, and starting over — I'm honoring the woman who showed up anyway. This is my most honest post yet.