Once upon a time I was asked to put butter in my coffee and the situation felt very Carly Rae Jepsen: “Hey I just met you, and this…
This was supposed to be an angry, self-righteous post which would help me experience catharsis through typing words on my screen. I was going to come out on…
There are 9 little words that conjure fear in me every time they are uttered by one of my two sweet little boys… “Mom, will you jump on…
I remember getting my first period. I was twelve years old and I wasn’t afraid, I was prepared mentally and, I think, emotionally when I saw the tell-tale…
Dear readers, We stand with the majority of American voters in rejecting messages of hate and intolerance, of bigotry and sexism, of anti-choice and pro-guns. This is not…
There were so many days in those first few weeks when I questioned my sanity, and my worth as a mother. When my daughter was born, she simply…
Burnout is a real risk when demands exceed available resources for an extended period of time. I have compiled a list of signs that you are in clear…
I had the distinct pleasure of trying to find a Hallowe’en costume for my kids just two days before the actual day. It also happened to be the…
The house is silent. My son is napping and my husband has gone to work. I quietly open the door to the pantry, and blindly grab for it.…
I remember when, shortly after my first baby was born, it became apparent that she was unable to latch. We had left the hospital hopeful, because I thought…