They Call Me “My Father’s Daughter”
For as long as I can remember, I have always been referred to as “my father’s daughter”. When I was young, I assumed that it was…
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I Had An Abortion
I had an abortion on June 10th, 2021. This is not a story I ever intended to share, but given the circumstances in Texas, I feel…
Remember These Days When Time Stood Still
So how might these days be remembered, by our children and by those of us who have aligned with — and cherish — the slowing and the pause?
A College Mom’s Pause Button, Spring Break Variety
I was always that mom who couldn’t wait for the long breaks from school. It started when my oldest was in kindergarten and continues to this…
Sometimes We Have A Bad Day
Of course I do not expect to wake up with a huge smile on my face every day but when that old panicky feeling comes back, it is horrible. Once it happens, it is hard to shake for the whole day.
Grieving The Loss Of A Dog
Rescuing/adopting and being Millie’s dog mom for her 15 years of life was an honor. What she gave me in return was far more than I could have ever given her
How To Stay Connected To Your College Kids
When we’re new moms, immersed in the thick of newborn and baby care, connecting with our infants faces certain challenges. Hormones, sleep deprivation and overwhelm can…
My Son Doesn’t Speak To Me Anymore
My story is about a thousand oblivious cuts, little things that happened along the way in a parental relationship that became an irreparable wound that cannot be healed.
A Parent’s Guide to Managing Teen Anger
While we teach our kids what anger is, how to identify it and that anger is ok, we also need to teach them how to express it appropriately
Yes I Have A Tattoo
With a little encouragement from my daughter, I decided to get a tattoo. I chose four little hearts on my ankle, for the four of us, with one of the hearts in pink, to represent the new me.