Welcome to Rising While Raising
About Me
A Journey of Healing, Parenthood, and Resilience
Welcome to my blog! My name is Kara, and I am a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist recognized by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) as well as a 40-year-old single mother of two amazing boys — a spirited six-year-old and a precious seven-month-old. Life has been a remarkable journey filled with challenges, growth, and new beginnings, and I’m here to share my story in hopes of inspiring and guiding others who may be navigating a similar path.
Our Mission
Empowering Parents in Recovery
At "Rising While Raising," our mission is to provide a supportive and empowering space for parents navigating the beautiful, yet complex journey of parenting while in recovery. We aim to inspire growth, resilience, and connection by sharing stories, tools, and resources that celebrate triumphs and acknowledge challenges.
Through honest dialogue and practical guidance, we strive to build a community where parents can rise above their struggles while nurturing the next generation with love, strength, and hope. Together, we believe in the possibility of thriving as individuals and as caregivers, proving that recovery and parenting can coexist as powerful forces for transformation.
Why This Blog
As someone in recovery, I’ve experienced firsthand the complexities of balancing healing, self-discovery, and parenthood. Recovery is an ongoing process and pairing it with the joys and hurdles of raising young children has taught me resilience, patience, and an unwavering commitment to building a better future for myself and my family.
This blog is my way of connecting with others — whether you are a parent just starting your journey into recovery, or perhaps you’re further along but looking for practical tips, relatable experiences, and a sense of community. Or maybe you are just finding your path to recovery minus the kiddos. My hope is to provide a space where honesty, compassion, and empowerment thrive because everyone deserves that much!
What You'll Find Here
- Parenting Through Recovery: Insights on how to balance the unique demands of recovery with the needs of your children — from sleepless nights to school projects.
- Early Recovery Tips: Lessons I’ve learned that may help you navigate your own path, whether you’re just beginning or rediscovering strength further along.
- Real-Life Stories: An honest look into my experiences, triumphs, and struggles, shared to remind you that you are never alone.
- Resources and Encouragement: Practical tools and uplifting words to help keep you motivated on the hard days and celebrate the victories, big or small.
My children are my greatest motivation, and they remind me daily of the importance of living a life filled with love, hope, and authenticity. Through this blog, I aim to be a voice of encouragement and a source of practical support for parents who are working to heal while providing a nurturing environment for their little ones. I believe that recovery and parenting can coexist beautifully, even amidst the challenges.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, we can share stories, find strength, and support each other as we embrace the joys and lessons of recovery and parenthood. Let’s build a community where we uplift and empower one another, one step at a time.
Welcome to a space where healing meets heart. Let’s grow together!