Cassie Richardson
My Maternity Leave Binge Worthy TV Shows
I am a sucker for a good binge-worthy TV show. Just how people like to make you feel guilty for being a cat person,...
Breastfeeding Amidst A Formula Shortage
I gave birth to my first child in February 2020, two weeks before the world shut down. Even before being stuck at home with...
It’s Okay To Be A Cat Person
I love my cats. The worst part about having cats is how hard people judge you for having them. I’m here to tell you...
Welcome, Our Second Pandemic Baby
I had our first child, a son, two weeks before the world shut down. I did not know the term “pandemic baby” or “COVID”...
PCOS Awareness: My Struggle with Acne
Around 14 years old, I developed severe acne. While this was a blow to my teenage self-image, many teenagers around this time also developed...
I Love My Downtown Neighborhood: Bates-Hendricks
My husband and I are both transplants to the Indianapolis area. He moved to the area first, right after college. I followed a year...
The Magic of the Month of May in Indianapolis
It was May 2015, and we received free tickets to the Indianapolis Grand Prix from my husband’s work. We did not know a thing...
The RaDonda Vaught Verdict and The Impact on Healthcare
I am a pharmacist. My family and friends are pharmacists, nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals. We took an oath to help patients. Just like...
Non-Traditional Baby Shower Ideas
Millennials and Gen Z love to break tradition. We are going to many weddings now without bouquet tosses and first dances. Gender-neutral names are...
My Journey with an Autoimmune Thyroid Condition
No one wants to get a call from their doctor at 7:00 am saying, “Hi Cassie, do you have a minute to talk?” For...
Why We Should Stop Using the Term “Working Moms”
When I was pregnant with our son, I never considered quitting my job and becoming a stay-at-home mom. During my maternity leave, I still...