Raw truths from a partner, a mama, a teacher, and a therapist parenting a child with behavior disorders and basically figuring it out as I go.
For people like me, nothing ever seems good enough. Many of us grew up hearing or believing that we were too much or not enough–sometimes both at the same time. Read more
Modern day moms seem to lean hard toward either Team Self-Care or Team Self-Careless. Today, I’d like to represent the marginalized middle because, honestly, I don’t do either side well. Read more
I’m messy. Not like “I haven’t showered today so my hair is oily and I have two brand new zits even though I’m almost 40″ messy (although that is also Read more
From fidget spinners to chew necklaces, many parents raising kids with behaviors and mental health concerns have seen a laundry list of suggestions to help children focus when their sensory Read more
This is the Face of A Mom who is Absolutely Terrified. As a parent, we are forced to face countless fears that just weren’t as prevalent when we were kids Read more
Just me again, your resident truth-teller, getting photobombed by one of my ferral children which serves as a perfect illustration of what NO ONE is telling you right now… I Read more
Until the last few weeks, I’d have honestly said I was NAILING this pandemic. I’m no superhero, but having major anxiety basically feels like I’d been preparing to be a Read more
I have one of the top ten most debilitating disorders of all time. Yep. You read that right. OfAllTime Thanks, World Health Organization, for giving an ounce of credit to Read more
How have I lived nearly 40 years of life like this!?
How have I kept all of this buried so deeply that I survived close to four decades without being really honest with myself or even those closest to me!?
Friends, I HAVE to share what happened today. When I tell you it was a full blown miracle, I am NOT exaggerating (as I have been known to do with Read more
To My Husband, I can’t imagine how hard my anxiety is for you. To be fair, I’ve always been crazy–that’s the word I use for how my anxiety makes me Read more
Friends, I don’t care how beautiful your tree is or how perfect the bows on your presents are, none of us are prepared for the next few weeks. Zero. Maybe Read more
Mama, get on the sled. I know. I know. You have an endless list of to-do’s, to-clean’s, and to-pick-up’s. I do, too. But I promise those dirty dishes and un-bought Read more
Okay, friends, I have a secret. This is something I’m ashamed to say aloud and not something I’d tell just anyone because, honestly, it’s kind of embarrassing… So, here it Read more
People think we’re crazy. They tell us all the time and for a variety of reasons. This isn’t a new development. But this year is different. Right now our neighbors Read more
Let me tell you all a little story about mental health. It is part horror story, part romance, a little drama, with a dash of psychological thriller. Everything started with Read more
I originally came on here to do one of those fun, quippy, hilarious ‘get to know each other’ posts where I admit to you that I think Reese’s cups are Read more
This changed everything. But this isn’t my hand. This is the hand of my now 9yo son. Our mornings, before his meds take effect, he may spit, kick, hit, throw Read more
Friends, today I figured out something that has perplexed me for nearly ten years of parenting. Prepare yourselves as I solve the elusive mystery of ‘self-care’. Last night, I had Read more
I’m going to admit something we tend to shame women for feeling. I’m going to tell you the full parenting truth; the ugly mess behind our social media smiles. Lean Read more
Last night, when my man’s man husband snuggled up and kissed me goodnight, I cried. Y’all I am talking big, heaving sobs. I wanted to be present in that intimate Read more
Today I did something REALLY hard. I’m talking something I haven’t done in so long I don’t even remember the last time I did it. No, I didn’t run 5 Read more
These pictures are the same person, taken not long apart from one another. This is what it can look like to live with high functioning anxiety. Both of these ladies Read more
Sometimes I just need a day. I could blame the pandemic or the incessant life or death decision-making of the last few months. I could brush it off as my Read more