August has always held significance to me as a time to return to school. As the seasons change though it makes me relive unpleasant memories and deal with the fact that I’m not teaching anymore. As I go through these times, I dive into Native American culture surrounding wellness during the season change.

Key Takeaways:

[1:11] The seasonal changes bring unpleasant memories

[2:40] Creating ways for a change to be positive

[4:25] Telling my mother I had been abused

[6:36] Getting into teaching and stability, but then losing my job

[9:45] What Molly loved about back to school

[11:47] Prioritizing the MollyB Foundation

[14:06] Redoing the kitchen brings me grief

[18:03] Native American culture and seasonal meanings

[20:42] Using change to heal through wellbriety

[29:20] Jack loves to watch dancers and connects with the music

[32:56] Gracie working to return to Disney and parenting styles

[34:44] I feel like I’m making progress and becoming focused

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