LifestyleTerra McBride

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LifestyleTerra McBride
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Still Writing For Me, But…

It’s been 13 years since I started blogging. When I began documenting my life through personal style, I never considered the notion that I would have any children, let alone that they would grow up to one day Google my name and find things I had written. As it turns out, my daughter’s friends have done just that. And they have found this tiny corner of the internet where my stream of consciousness lives.

At first I was honored that the likes of Charlotte, Lexy, Tizzy and others would not only read my blog, but that they would enthusiastically share with me that they love what I have created here. It’s not lost on me how challenging it is to impress a middle school girl. Then it sunk in what was going on… these young women were READING MY BLOG. Every f-bomb. Every weird musing. What if I have shared something that a parent will find offensive? What if they unearth something that will hurt Stella? When I realized just how many of Stella’s classmates were seeing this site, my feelings quickly shifted from honor to horror.

The first thing I did was ask Stella how she felt about it. She said she didn’t mind and she thought it was kind of cool that her friends liked my blog. Whew… ok. That was the only thing I really cared about. I have taken great care to share my experiences with authenticity, but to keep the details of those experiences tucked away in our private lives. I don’t know if I have achieved the balance I strive for, but with the next generation of LNM readers reflecting my writing back to me, it feels like the lessons I have shared, and not the intimate details of how I got there, are what have shined through. And for that I feel grateful.

If you have made it this far, I want to say THANK YOU for caring about what I have to say. And to my newest readers, let me suggest a few posts that I am particularly proud to share.

Hey Girls, Read These Posts

  • Her Own Body - It’s shocking how young girls are when other people (especially boys) feel they can say things about their bodies. It’s not okay and I want every single girl reading this to know they can and should strike back when someone comments on their body.

  • Self-Love - This is a reminder that self-love isn’t a destination. It takes constant work and it’s okay if you don’t feel it all the time.

  • Let’s Celebrate Average - Social media leads us all to believe we need to be extraordinary to have an enviable life. I reject the notion that being average is a failure.

  • You Can Sit With Me - Imposter syndrome is real. The trick is realizing you’re not alone in feeling this way!

If you have anything in particular you’re curious about and you’d like to hear my thoughts on it, let me know! I’ve lived quite a bit of life and if there is anything I can do to help someone process an experience, I want to be there.