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Visual Artist
Carrie Usmar
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Fear Is A Liar
It’s easy to live in fear without knowing you are afraid. Fear slowly builds a nest in your head, adding a twig of shame here and a stick
Carrie Usmar
Aug 15, 20201 min read
On My 35th Birthday
She eats a cupcake when she wants to.
She walks around with the frosting on her glasses and face and could care less.
Carrie Usmar
Aug 14, 20202 min read
We Can't Always Bloom And That's Okay
In a matter of days, the flowers started to wither. The pink melted away. I wondered why the plant couldn't bloom all year.
Carrie Usmar
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Finding The Answer To The Pressures Of Covid-19
The days of Covid-19 can be dark and suffocating. Most days I’m doing a monotonous task and my mind starts racing and fear settles in. I’ve
Carrie Usmar
Apr 17, 20182 min read
Developing A Growth Mindset When You Are Depressed
New growth is an important part of life, growth gives us those lessons we can share and inspire others with. Growth gives us the pieces to t
Carrie Usmar
Apr 3, 20181 min read
A Letter To My Strong-Willed Son
When my son turned four I decided to write him a letter. As I wrote it I realized so many of the hard moments I struggle with have made...
Carrie Usmar
Mar 15, 20183 min read
Finding God in the Difficult Times
Getting stuck and in a funk is hard. I hate it. I hate the way I treat others, I hate the way I isolate myself, I hate the person I am when
Carrie Usmar
Jan 23, 20183 min read
Cultivating Resilience In My Daughter
Motherhood can be difficult. My daughter has an adventurous spirit and loves to climb. She fell at the playground and couldn't jump like
Carrie Usmar
Dec 17, 20173 min read
Gratitude In The Hard Moments
Immediately I told myself NO, I’m not small, I matter. I make a difference, even when I am doing my monotonous tasks, feeding kids and wipin
Carrie Usmar
Dec 4, 20174 min read
How To Overcome Fear
My mind said, you don’t have a proper headshot, or why would anyone want to read what you have to say. I envisioned the rejection email sayi
Carrie Usmar
Nov 10, 20173 min read
Finding My Truth After Trauma Triggers
It’s been a while since I've shared. I've realized my truth comes out in my words. But I have not been sure what to say. After a lot of...
Carrie Usmar
Jul 9, 20175 min read
Hoarding Pain Anger and Resentment
I have trouble getting rid of everything. I've read books about letting things go, thanking them for their service or the joy they...
Carrie Usmar
Jun 21, 20174 min read
Digging Up Old Roots And Growing New Ones
Some days I feel like giving up, screaming why, and ignoring the truth. I had deep roots that were uncovered in a storm. I tried to forget t
Carrie Usmar
Jun 13, 20174 min read
I Don't Need Help
Why is asking for help so hard? Why is receiving help hard? Why does it feel scary? I often think of my three year old. He doesn't ever...
Carrie Usmar
Jun 9, 20172 min read
Find The Light Anyway
It was a cloudy sunrise. It’s been a while since I walked down to the water and saw clouds with no sun in sight. Normally I wouldn’t...
Carrie Usmar
Apr 21, 20173 min read
Story of My LIfe
Left the clothes on the line for a few days. Story of my life. Story of my life....... what does that even mean? I think it's a funny...
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