This Is a Sign for Anyone Who Thinks It’s Too Late

“I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know A life with love is a life that’s been … [Read more...]

So You’ve Tried to Stop Yelling … But Have You Tried This?

"Once I knew the depth of where no hope was and darkness lay on the face of things. Then love came … [Read more...]

One Child’s Monumental Statement that Will Make Us Exhale & Guide Us Home

Once I reached fifth grade, I was allowed to walk home from school by myself. I could have waited … [Read more...]

One Word That Makes Our Complicated Lives Suddenly Very Simple

My older daughter pushed the nursing home elevator button while gripping the cat carrier with her … [Read more...]

The One Dollar Break from Reality Available to Us All

“It's a beautiful life Well, you won't always see it that way When you're deep in a hole with … [Read more...]

I want to make memories, not to-do lists. I want to feel the squeeze of loving arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my favorite people, not consumed in a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by overloaded agendas that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter & gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of mobile phones & text messages. I’m letting go of distraction, perfection, & pressure to grasp what really matters. I’m living Hands Free. Will you join me? (Read More)

“After attending one of Rachel’s speaking events, I am finding myself pausing more and re-setting my reactions to my spouse and children as a result of reflecting on the situations and lessons Rachel shared. Her decision to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly, and what she’s learned as she’s worked to transform herself, has lasting impacts on her audience. Rachel’s lessons are like ripples in the ocean as they help others like me move towards choosing love and coming as we are. Rachel works wonders by helping others work wonders.” –A Hands Free Mama in progress

@handsfreemama June 21, 2017

As my older daughter and I navigated her 13th year together, I found myself recalling advice and warnings I’d... fb.me/8OuzhFrQP
@handsfreemama June 20, 2017

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@handsfreemama June 20, 2017

When my younger daughter was six, I found her surveying herself in front of the mirror. Although I’d come in to... fb.me/6cQQCF1zN

Hands Free Mama

Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters

This Is a Sign for Anyone Who Thinks It’s Too Late

So You’ve Tried to Stop Yelling … But Have You Tried This?

One Child’s Monumental Statement that Will Make Us Exhale & Guide Us Home

One Word That Makes Our Complicated Lives Suddenly Very Simple

The One Dollar Break from Reality Available to Us All

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