When we recently got the report from the behavioral specialist that my son struggles with a severe brain development delay, I cried in frustration, but also with a sense of relief. To finally have an answer to all the struggles, after several years of judgement and shaming, I felt some semblance of feeling like a good person again.
This is the Mental Load of Motherhood
I want to be in charge 95% of the time. I wouldn’t have it any other way… must be the controller in me. But it’s that last 5% that gets me every time. It’s the part that makes me snap and yell, often passive aggressively ask “Have you looked?”, or ignore the questions and walk away. Because that 5% just wants to mute all the noise.
Frozen 2 Depicts the Beautiful Bond Between a Mother and Her Children—And it Made This Mama Cry
By the end of the film, the central theme of the timeless bond between a mother and her children was simply captivating. I am not ashamed to say I shed a tear or two thinking about my own bond with my mom, and how it will always be a powerful relationship between us, even after one of us goes.
There is Nothing Graceful About the Way I Parent. I’m OK with that.
As a little girl, I always new knew I would be a mom someday. I played dolls like lots of kids, and my parenting instincts seemed effortless. I imagined what kind of mom I would be. I would be compassionate and loving. I would be patient and observant. I would be mellow. I would be structured….
The Mommy Intuition Myth AKA Imposter Syndrome
I felt like fraud. Trying to convey confidence and self-satisfaction in this role as a new mother many of us dream of since childhood. But nothing was further from the truth. I was drowning in self-doubt, terror, and regret. And people around me made it worse. “Enjoy these precious moments,” they would coo in the checkout line at the grocery. “The time flies so fast.” The words would sting my open wound. Enjoy? I was literally living second to second just watching the clock tick. I wanted this moment to be over.
The Hell Known As Sleep Training
“Does he sleep through the night yet?” Nope. My eight month old doesn’t go all night. Not even close. And before you know it, you’re presented with the ever popular, somewhat elusive question of, “Oh! Have you tried sleep training?” As far as I can tell, eight months into my sweet little nugget’s life, “sleep training”…
Mamas, It’s Time To Stop The Judgement
Mamas! Make today the day you stop the criticism… stop the judgement. I know it’s so easy to get swept away in how others parent. I’m guilty too! And on social media you can criticize without anything more than clicking SEND. No repercussion. No response. You can send hurt and hate to a stranger or…
You Don’t See My Daily Battle
The other day someone said to me “Well, you’ve been having a great year!” I was taken aback. Has this been a great year? I’ve had some incredible experiences, undoubtedly. I’ve nailed some big goals. But I’ve had some horrible situations too. I’ve bawled my eyes out more than my share this year for sure. …
There Are Bad Times Too
Dear lady at the grocery store, You see my two year old quietly snacking on goldfish and you smile. He reminds you of your grandson and those days many years ago when you took your little ones to the store. You remember the sweet smiles, the tiny expressions, the joy in your heart. “Enjoy these…
Here’s How I’m Really Doing
“Hi! I haven’t seen you in forever! How ARE you?” We all get asked this question several times a day. More on others. And our responses are so canned. So broad. So simplistic. “I’m fine… I’m great! How are you?” Wanna know something? There’s actually a little more to it. So here I go. The…
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