What I’ve Learned About Sleepless Nights (and the slow road back to rest)

“Healing doesn’t always come overnight…. Sometimes it begins with one quiet night of rest.” —Simple Farm Life

Let me just say it: Sleep and I didn’t get along for a long time.

I had a routine—maybe you’ve had one too. A couple ibuprofen, a Benadryl, and a hope for the best.
Sure, I’d fall asleep. But the next morning?
Groggy. Foggy. Slow. It didn’t matter if I took it at 8:00 PM or midnight… I’d still be hitting snooze 6 or 7 times the next day.

For years, I thought that was normal. That it was just part of being a woman with chronic health stuff—pain, tension, nerves that wouldn’t calm, a mind that wouldn’t slow down.

But here’s what I’ve learned: Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s normal.
And it definitely doesn’t mean it has to be permanent.

Enter: Magnesium Lotion

The first time I tried it, I wasn’t expecting a miracle. And to be honest—it wasn’t one. Not at first.
But slowly, I started noticing something…

I wasn’t reaching for the Benadryl anymore.
I was reaching for the lotion.
And I was waking up feeling rested—not medicated.
My legs stopped aching. My mind stopped racing.
My mornings got lighter.
That small jar started becoming part of my rhythm—and my healing.

Why it matters

You may have heard people say, “You’re too young to have these kinds of issues.”

Same here.
But for many of us, those issues started early. And for the past 15 years, I’ve been intentionally learning how to nourish my body inside and out—through food, through movement, and yes, through what I put on my skin.

When the goats first came to our farm, I thought, “Oh, how cute.” But those goats ended up being part of my healing journey too.
They challenged me to live simpler. To ask deeper questions.
To create products that didn’t just cover issues—but supported real healing.

Funny how things work, isn’t it?

If you’re in that season…

Of tossing and turning,
Of feeling wired but worn out,
Of surviving the night and dragging through the day…

You’re not alone.

And I want you to know there’s hope.

It may not come in a single night,
But small shifts can add up to big relief.

Ready to try something different?

🧴 My Magnesium Lotion is made with:

• Transdermal magnesium

• Tallow, shea butter, olive + coconut oil

• Soothing frankincense (with options to customize)

No chemicals. No fluff. Just ingredients that work—slowly, gently, consistently.

💛 Shop the lotion here: www.simplefarmlife.com/farmstore/p/frankincense-magnesium-lotion

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And if this story made you nod your head or breathe a little deeper—

Would you share it with a friend?

Because maybe they’re still stuck in the Benadryl fog too.

And maybe your little nudge could be their first step toward rest.