Tag: struggles
A Mom’s Story about Crying: Child Abuse Prevention Month
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions...
Breastfeeding Failure: 11 Things I Wish I Knew
When I was pregnant with my son, I was committed to breastfeeding exclusively. I went to classes, read all the books and blogs, talked...
The Hardest Parts About Being a New Mom
I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in August of 2015. The first few months I was so overwhelmed by the love, lack...
Confession: I Hate Summer Break
Guys, I have to be honest. Apologies in advance if I offend anyone.
I hate summer break.
There, I said it.
Now, just to inoculate myself from...
Hunger, Abuse, and Neglect: Hard Truths from my Mother’s Past
The stories of my mother's childhood are ones I know well, but they aren't mine. They're hers, and they aren't just stories. They are...
Mind The Gap
First things first: mind the gap. If you've never been to London, you may not know what I'm talking about. In fact, I myself...
Do You See? A Letter to Those Who See Me Breastfeeding...
My eyes dart around the room, a quick survey of those around me: ages, genders, proximity. I fumble in the diaper bag, trying to...
Midnight Call Into Darkness: Seeking Solidarity During Struggles
Hello…?
Mom of an almost three-year-old…are you out there in the midnight darkness?
Somewhere…? Anywhere…?
It’s the middle of the night and I can’t sleep. See, I’m a mom...
Conversations With Adoptive Families: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
"They're so cute! Are they adopted?"
"What IS he? Is he half-black and half white, or half-black and half Asian? If he's half-black and half-Asian,...