About Me

Hi! My name is Kristen Marie I am a Mom of 6 who became a widow at the age of 32. With 5 young children ages 1,3,5,7 & 9 at the time. Five years after my husbands suicide I had another son, a gift straight from heaven but the father, not so much he was physically abusive. I have battled with and survived poverty, homelessness, domestic violence and addiction. I have lived through loss and have had my share of pain. Losing my husband so young forced me into a situation where I had to co-parent with my own mother which ultimately took a toll on our relationship and drove a huge wedge thru the bond we once shared. I openly tell you all of this because I am no longer ashamed of these facts but proud to tell you that I have persevered and overcome them, in spite of all the odds being stacked against me and so can you!!! 

Now I'm on a journey to find my purpose, to find and live my passions. Which obviously includes finding the ways and means to do so! And while I might not be piss poor anymore I'm far from a millionaire but that doesn't mean I can't become one.

Whatever your goal is! Whatever your dreams are here at 'Which Way is Up?', I hope to provide you with valuable resources, reliable information and with stories that inspire you and ignite your passions. I for this first time in my life believe that I can find ways to make my dreams a reality and I want you to believe that you can too! Because we deserve it! I believe everyone has a unique path to greatness but finding that path isn't always easy. So if you find yourself feeling lost or start to doubt yourself come here and know that you are NOT alone! We are in this together. Let's support each other on this crazy journey. Whether you're looking for your life purpose, trying to set achievable goals, or simply seeking inspiration, this blog is here to empower you. 'Which Way is Up?' isn't just a blog; it's a movement towards a more fulfilling and purposefilled life.