Author: Jodie Parris

Embrace the Change like leaves in the Fall

Embrace the Change like leaves in the Fall

I can not believe it is already nearing the end of October. It seems like yesterday the countdown to Fall was on as the last days of summer came our way. August hit and just like that two months of life has passed us by. 

Introducing Real Talk

Introducing Real Talk

Hello my loyal readers!This post is a little different than what I usually write on here because it is the premiere of a new category of postings here on Impact, Influence, and Inspire. It is called “Real Talk.” I have been thinking about creating a 

Vacation 2020: Hilton Head, SC

Vacation 2020: Hilton Head, SC

Wow, I can’t believe it is August already! Soon the days of summer will be behind us and we will be starting another school year. Last month my boyfriend and I went on vacation to Hilton Head, South Carolina.It was very needed during this crazy 

The One Year I Spent in Counseling: Part 2

The One Year I Spent in Counseling: Part 2

Read Part 2 of the one year I spent going to counseling!
Mental Health matters, and we need to treat getting help for it like we would any other disease or illness.

The one year I spent in Counseling-Part 1

The one year I spent in Counseling-Part 1

I can not believe how quick this month has gone by! It seems like it just started, and now we are going into the last weekend of the month of June, and soon heading into the dog days of summer.Our vacation is in three weeks, 

Mid-Year Reflection of 2020

Mid-Year Reflection of 2020

Hello my loyal readers! Can you believe it is June already? This year is flying by and it has certainly been a bizarre one.Between COVID-19 and all the protests going on the past few weeks, this year has been a heavy one.I do not know 

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: Community is Everything

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: Community is Everything

Can you believe it is the last day in May? I feel like I say this every year, but May seriously comes and goes by so quickly.I do not know if it flies by because the semester is winding down, and the summer is about 

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: What happens when I eat Gluten?

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: What happens when I eat Gluten?

The question everyone asks me after I tell them of my Celiac Disease and Gluten Free life is, “what happens to you when you eat it?”You have to love the curiosity we humans have sometimes.I do not mind getting asked this question and their curiosity 

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: Now is the time to Advocate

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2020: Now is the time to Advocate

It is crazy for me to think that this month marks my 9th year of raising awareness during the month of May for Celiac Disease. Some years I have raised more awareness than others, but I always try to spread education, reality checks of life 

Finding “Big Magic” in Writing: A Book Review

Finding “Big Magic” in Writing: A Book Review

You ever feel like you were meant to find a book? I know I have! There have been countless times when I have been wanting or yearning for a type of book to walk into my life and it does at the most perfect time. 

Boundaries are Important

Boundaries are Important

Right now the message we are getting everywhere we go is that boundaries are important. We are hearing the words “social distancing” and “six feet” as the COVID-19 pandemic overtakes our world.This is not going to be a post fully about the pandemic. I think 

Reflection by the Lake

Reflection by the Lake

During my work trip to Raleigh this past fall I spent a lot of time by myself, reflecting on everything in life. I can’t recall the last time I just sat down and truly looked inward. I found myself feeling lucky and almost overwhelmed to