Tag: mother
Mothering Through It
Things must be really bad. I have an appointment with a new therapist today. I don't make appointments with therapists. I don't talk about...
Preparing For When Mom Has Surgery
I recently had surgery on my ankle. The weeks following were definitely an adjustment for my family of four that includes a toddler and...
A Song for Summer from a Working Mother
Summer is in the air.
And it doesn’t seem fair.
School is out for break.
Families are headed to the lake.
Unfortunately for you, work isn’t going to...
Estranged: Cutting All Ties In Order to Save Myself
6 years? Maybe 7? I don’t keep track. I’ve seen her a few times, but I walked right by. It wasn’t ghosting; it was...
5 Reasons Why I Am Not a Perfect Mom + How...
Think about the first time you found out you were pregnant. I am sure there was the whole gamut of emotions. The idea of being...
Fantasy Motherhood: 7 Lies From My Pre-Mom Days
I had a moment the other day. After a hellish day juggling the demands that come from working multiple jobs, being a wife, and caring...
You’re Mom Enough for Me
Dear Mom,
I know it's not Mother's Day, but I wanted to let you know something important, and it cannot wait until next May: You...