Nel's Corner

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Nobody talks enough about the child who became the adult too soon.

The child who learned to read moods before they learned to read themselves.

The child who knew when someone was angry before a single word was spoken.

The child who became responsible for everyone else’s feelings while nobody took responsibility for theirs.

Some of us were praised for being “mature.”

But what people called maturity was often survival.

It was a child learning not to ask for too much.

Not to cry too loudly.

Not to need too much comfort.

Not to make life harder for the adults around them.

So they became helpful.

Responsible.

Independent.

The one everyone could rely on.

And years later, those same children become adults who struggle to rest.

Adults who feel guilty for having needs.

Adults who confuse exhaustion with productivity.

Adults who take care of everyone else while quietly wondering why nobody seems to take care of them.

The truth is, you were never supposed to carry that much.

You were supposed to be protected.

Comforted.

Guided.

Allowed to be a child.

If you see yourself in this, please remember:

You do not have to earn love by sacrificing yourself.

You do not have to prove your worth by carrying everyone else’s burdens.

You are allowed to have needs.

You are allowed to rest.

You are allowed to be cared for too.

And perhaps the healing starts when you finally give yourself what nobody gave you growing up.

If this resonates with you, I Didn’t Choose to Be Born explores the hidden impact of emotionally unavailable, neglectful, and dysfunctional parenting.

And if those childhood wounds still affect your relationships today, Chasing Love That Hurts explores why we often seek in romantic relationships what we never received in childhood.

Both books are available through the link in bio.

06/04/2026

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05/28/2026

Fathers Day Keepsake 💛☺️Craft

05/27/2026

Kids think this rainbow heart trick is MAGIC…

Parents love how excited kids get when the colors start swirling.

If you have kids at home, this is a fun and easy craft to try.

Here’s how to make rainbow hearts step by step.

Ingredients:

White school glue
Food coloring
Heart silicone mold
Toothpicks
Ribbon
Glitter

Step 1
Fill each heart mold with white glue.

Step 2
Add small drops of food coloring.

Step 3
Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently.

Step 4
Let it dry, then add ribbon and hang the hearts.

Kids always react differently to the rainbow swirls.

I’m curious which color mix kids would try first.

05/26/2026

Here’s a Facebook-ready post for the **Rainbow Crystal Ornament** DIY:

Kids think this rainbow ornament is PURE MAGIC…

Parents love this one because the final result looks so bright and sparkly.

If you have kids at home, this is a fun craft to try together.

Here’s how to make it step by step.

Ingredients:

Clear plastic ornament

Warm water

Borax powder

Food coloring

Glitter

Small cups

Spoon

Dropper or small spoon

Step 1
Fill small cups with warm water and mix in a little borax.

Step 2
Add food coloring and glitter to each cup.

Step 3
Pour the colors into the clear ornament.

Step 4
Let it sit until the crystals grow and the ornament looks sparkly.

Adult help is best for the warm water.

Kids always react differently when the colors start to shine.

I’m curious which rainbow color kids would add first.

05/23/2026