Why Ashes & Wildflowers

This space didn’t begin with beauty. It began with breaking.

In early 2025, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was working full-time, mothering three children under three, and quietly unraveling beneath the weight of scans, surgeries, and survival. My little ones didn’t know the words—but they felt the shift. And they loved me through it with a grace only children carry.

That season stripped me bare. But even then, wildflowers bloomed.

My children became daily reminders of joy, grit, and softness. Healing wasn’t about bouncing back—it was about becoming. Rooted. Resilient. Intentional.

Ashes & Wildflowers is the garden that grew from that season. It’s where I gather the lessons, the beauty, and the tools that helped me find light in the dark—and where I offer them to you, gently.

New Here? Start with These Posts:

A few favorites to ease you in—stories of healing, motherhood, and the rituals that helped me rebuild.

The blog name

My diagnosis story

Health & Wellness tips

What You’ll Find Here

Real-Life Motherhood

Messy routines. Gentle rhythms. Toddler chaos. Gratitude. I write about parenting through illness and the beauty of raising emotionally attuned little ones.

Wellness & Healing

Health and fitness, non-toxic swaps, and the practices that supported my recovery—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Creative Tools for Calm

Printable resources, soothing rituals, and intentional living ideas to help you create beauty and order in the midst of the storm.

You’re Welcome Here

Whether you’re navigating your own healing, raising little ones, or simply longing for a softer way to live in a loud world—you belong here.

There’s room for your story. Room for rest. Room for the beauty that blooms after the burn.

If something in this space resonates with you—if you’ve walked through ashes or found wildflowers of your own—I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email and share your story, your questions, or simply say hello. I read every note with care.

I believe stories heal. If you feel seen here, I’d love to hear yours.

Let’s grow something beautiful together.

With warmth and wildflowers,

Kelly

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