Christina Sizemore
Christina {Chris} is a Houston native. She grew up just north of the Heights and after a short stent in Oklahoma to obtain an advertising degree, she now resides in Spring with her husband, daughter {2013} and black lab {2016}.
In 2017, just before Hurricane Harvey, their lives were devastated by a house fire. They lost their home, belongings, dog and her husband almost lost his life. Chris had two options, succumb to PTSD, guilt and depression, or live. She chose to live life brazenly.
Today she is a marketing consultant, writer, artist, and adventurer; working from home or from the woods with her family in their renovated camper. Together they have a goal of visiting every state park in Texas {there are 89 total}, stand up paddle board in tow. Chris is currently writing a book about their home fire journey. She has a passion for mental health, exploration and encouraging others to see the world, follow their dreams, and live life brazenly.
You can find more of her writing and art at @strongerthanfire.com,
or follow her on Instagram @strongerthanfire, where she shares her family’s adventures, encouragement and weird humor like the backyard telenovela and reviews of made-for-TV Christmas movies.
The Best Houston Area Christmas Tree Farms
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Houston’s Holiday Fun Runs & Races
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Normalizing Mental Health Care for Children
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Everything You Need to Know About Summer Swim Teams
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Why Fairfield Lake State Park May Become a Gated Community
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An Insider’s Guide to the Houston Rodeo Cook-Off
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A House Divided During an Astros vs Phillies World Series
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Tips for Preventing and Preparing for a House Fire
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Maternal Mortality in Texas, It’s Time to Tell Our Stories
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Houston Area Farmers Markets Guide
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