7 things I wish someone told me about the 4th trimester
Having a baby is usually the most exciting time of a mother’s life. Until it’s not. The truth is, no matter how many “What to Expect” books you may read…
Stop saying children are “resilient.” They are suffering.
“When will they free our children?” I asked a friend. Her response “When we say so. It’s time to demand it.” It’s been almost two years since our lives have…
Depression and suicide do not discriminate
Warning: this post deals with suicide. Truthfully, I never watch the news. But yesterday, I received a notification from a news outlet. It popped up at the top of my…
Moms are having screaming parties because they are over it all
No one needs to tell parents these last two years have been challenging. Crushing, even. And women have taken the brunt of the it. And they are done. Totally over…
Surgeon General issues a warning: the mental health of kids is suffering
Our kids are struggling with their mental health. Some may say that this is due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic. But I believe that kids have been struggling…
“No” is a complete sentence
I took a trip for work right before Christmas. I had a lot to do when I got home. But while I was gone, my husband made plans for us…
When you feel like a half-lit Christmas tree
I stumbled upon a somewhat festive Christmas tree at a McDonald’s in between my son’s two basketball games earlier this week. While the holiday decor and illuminated beauty of this tree did not go unnoticed, the fact…
Causes of Teen Mental Health Issues
Your teen keeps on growing daily with constant changes. It is expected that they learn a new thing every day, and their mind and body also transform. But with these…
Dads Also Carry a Mental Load
I was writhing in pain and wailing five words over the phone that no man with a pregnant wife ever wants to hear, “I fell down the stairs!” I heard…
Reaching my breaking point: when will the crazy end?
I sit down on the couch with my dinner, a dinner hours late because of a longer work day than planned, and turn on the news while simultaneously scrolling through…
No need to apologize for life getting in the way of plans
My mom friend cancelled on our plans we had last week. “Please don’t hate me …” she said. My mom friend had to push times to our lunch date. “I’m…
“I just need a minute” – every Mother
Ask just about any mama, and she’ll tell you—even if she falls asleep sitting up on the couch within three minutes of watching her favorite Netflix show—she just needs a…
