On this week’s episode we have Christy Parisi, who is a single mom, special education teacher, blogger, and part-time singer in an emo pop-punk band. As a long time listener of the Badass Basic Bitch podcast, it's Christy's turn to share her personal story of navigating divorce, mental health, recovering from a toxic environment in childhood, being a single mom, setting boundaries, and finding a community of people she trusts.

After separating from her ex, Christy moved from a giant four-bedroom colonial to a very modest two-bedroom first floor condo. She was determined to make this chapter of her and her son’s lives as comfy and peaceful as possible. She started sharing, on Instagram, all the little ways she was doing just that: painting her kitchen floor, wallpapering, unscrewing the doors off cabinets to give the aesthetic of open shelving. Not consistently feeling at peace when she was growing up, she remembers always thinking, “whatever this is.... I want the opposite of it when I have my own home.” She feels that it is incredibly important for your home to be your safe haven. A place where you can decompress from the demands and ups and downs that is everyday life. She always wants her son to feel safe at home. She wants him to grow up knowing stability and consistency. She also hopes to teach him, and remind herself, that self care is never selfish. It’s ok to take breaks and recharge. It’s ok to say, “no,” and not to overcommit yourself. She has found that setting boundaries and leaving time for herself whenever possible allows her to be the best version of herself for not only her, but her friends, family, and little boy.

Connect with Christy!
Christy's Instagram: @our.comfy.abode

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