Choosing Joy: Advice for Marriage, Life, and Constant Criticism

Living with constant criticism isn’t easy—but it doesn’t have to steal your joy. In this video, I’m opening up and answering your questions about how I handle criticism, stay grounded, and continue building a peaceful, simple life on our homestead. This is an honest Q&A about real struggles, real emotions, and how I choose joy anyway. If you’ve ever felt judged, misunderstood, or discouraged—this is for you. 🌿 In this video: • How I deal with constant criticism • Staying positive in difficult situations • Finding joy in simple living • Real talk Q&A from our homestead life No matter what others say, you can still create a life you love. ❤️ Thank you for being here and part of this journey. #simpleliving #homesteadlife #frugalliving #encouragement #selfreliance MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS FOUND HERE: Solar Lantern Outdoor Hanging Solar Lights Dancing Flame Led Waterproof https://amzn.to/4sBYJiR ✨SHOPPE✨ Women's Pinafore Square Apron https://amzn.to/3zef08a love this new kind of apron you can find here! https://amzn.to/46Si0SM Love these aprons too https://amzn.to/3TG6ZAF Miracle-Gro Potting Mix - For Container Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs https://amzn.to/4thIM2v Amish Wisdom for a Noisy World: Time-Honored Perspectives on Living Calmly https://amzn.to/4efZhrt Amish Off Grid Survival Guide: 90 DAYS to Simple Living with Old-World Wisdom https://amzn.to/3OskT9u And if you're interested in my amazon wishlist - it's right here https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KNET9VO2N09K?ref_=wl_share VEGO RAISED GARDEN https://glnk.io/vzw5/4hp CANNING LIDS FOUND HERE : https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911249.0HDFWXGgNG Code: TESSIE10 🦊✨🌿Homestead Tessie's AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homesteadtessie Homestead Tessie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com The Backstory: At age 56 I had to reinvent myself I lost both of my parents in 2020… and with them, the life I knew. For a long time, I was stuck in fear, grief, and anxiety. Then one day, I made a decision—what if I started over? Now I’m rebuilding my life, transforming a 1963 mobile home into a simple homestead… and trying to find my way back to joy. 📬 Contact Us: homesteadtessie@gmail.com