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Carrie Plachko Helmers

Carrie Plachko Helmers

“If You Care So Much, Why Don’t YOU Take the Immigrants In?”

I’ve been watching and listening carefully the past few weeks as debate over immigration in America has heated up and caught afire. I’ve…

Jun 27, 2018

“If You Care So Much, Why Don’t YOU Take the Immigrants In?”

Jun 27, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

How I’m Diving Into Summer (Kid-Induced Chaos Included)

There are 7 ½ school days left until summer. Normally, at this time of year, I’m a bit of a mess. I’m a stay-at-home mom to two young sons…

May 15, 2018

How I’m Diving Into Summer (Kid-Induced Chaos Included)

May 15, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

I Have Enough! I Can Be Happy!

When will you have enough to be happy?

Apr 9, 2018

I Have Enough! I Can Be Happy!

Apr 9, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

I Can’t Be Bitter, Because I Chose This Life

I am a good girl. I have always prided myself in following the rules, doing what others expect of me, and keeping my word. Maybe that’s why…

Mar 29, 2018

I Can’t Be Bitter, Because I Chose This Life

Mar 29, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

What My Child Sees in Me | Good Enough on WordPress.com

Sometimes the greatest blessings can come from the simplest and even messiest moments. That was certainly true for me this morning.

Mar 13, 2018

What My Child Sees in Me | Good Enough on WordPress.com

Mar 13, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

We are YOU to Talk? Who are THEY to Act?

“Who does she think she is, anyway?” you hear a friend saying. “She’s not so special. Her marriage is failing/her career is in shambles/her…

Feb 22, 2018

We are YOU to Talk? Who are THEY to Act?

Feb 22, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

What’s the Point of Perfection?

Can you find the flaw in the Navajo rug pictured above? Trust me, it’s there. It’s what makes the rug so beautiful.

Feb 2, 2018

What’s the Point of Perfection?

Feb 2, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

Stop Praising Me for Being Skinny

I’ve gotten more compliments over weight loss than anything else I’ve ever done in my life.

Jan 30, 2018

Stop Praising Me for Being Skinny

Jan 30, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

How a Broken, Desperate Alcoholic Can Change the World

When I was a little girl I wanted to change the world. I wanted to make the world a better place. I dreamed of getting a job for Make a…

Jan 23, 2018

How a Broken, Desperate Alcoholic Can Change the World

Jan 23, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

Get An Extra Hour Each Day

What would you do if you had an extra hour each day to spend however you wanted?

Jan 18, 2018

Get An Extra Hour Each Day

Jan 18, 2018

Carrie Plachko Helmers

Carrie Plachko Helmers

Do you feel good enough? As an advocate of empowerment and self-acceptance, I'm here to tell you that you can- and that you deserve to.

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