There are days that are more emotionally taxing than others. We’ve all been in an emotionally vulnerable frame of mind that leaves us exhausted. For me, today was…
How many times have you heard or read the sentiment ‘use the good china’? For years I’ve thought of this statement and I’ve tried to embrace it. It…
Autumn is right around the corner. We are all eagerly awaiting bonfires, crisp air, falling leaves, and flannel shirts. But there is a significant dividing factor that pops…
It’s finally here… what you’ve been waiting for and longing for, for what seems like an incredibly long time. It’s a kid-free night with your spouse. While you are not…
In life many people strive for perfection. There is an image of a perfection that seems completely unobtainable. Guess what, it is unobtainable. I am now a mom…
Returning to school after an absence is always difficult. You have created a routine to your life. Adding school back in, now that throws a hell of a…
Let me begin by explaining a few important contributing factors to The Hairy Nipple Incident. 1. I am a nurse. Because of this my son is well versed…
A recent Facebook post in a group for midlife women asked members to comment with their term for the phase in life between ages 45 and 55. For…
Mental healthcare is a topic that is widely talked about but limitedly understood. I by no means claim to have all the answers but as a mental health…
As a southern woman, I have found that we are too often taught through our experiences that, above everything else, we should be polite. At some point throughout…