Indianapolis Moms
I Am the Heaviest and Happiest I’ve Ever Been
I am the heaviest I’ve ever been.And I am the happiest I’ve ever been.
The only other times I weighed more than I do now...
Intimacy is Better Married
Intimacy is better married. Let's get into it, as the youths say these days.
My husband and I have been married for more than 10...
The One Where I Cracked
It happened on a Monday. I was sitting across the table from my husband during lunch, our newborn son asleep in my arms, and...
I Was Supposed to Be Happy
This post discusses experiences related to trying to conceive (TTC). Please take care while reading, especially if this topic is sensitive for you.
I got...
The Forgotten Friend
I am the forgotten friend.
Even just writing it out brings me to tears.
I have felt this way for a while, but it's been hard...
The School Called DCS On Me
Let me start this by saying that I would never, ever intentionally hurt my own child. Never.
Picture this: it’s a normal Thursday evening after...
We Had Lice
Lice.
Doesn't just reading that word make your head itch?
These tiny, microscopic, creepy crawly bugs that strike fear into parents' hearts everywhere will take over...
When Inviting Everyone Doesn’t Go To Plan
A social media post goes around every few months discussing the importance of inviting everyone; if you are unsure whether to invite ‘her’, then...
From Experiment to Lifestyle: My Year Without Alcohol
One year ago, I decided to quit drinking alcohol.
Before I dive in, I want to clarify that I’m neither an expert on sobriety nor...
I’m Not Getting Pregnant Again and I Need to Write About It
I am a 38-year-old woman, and I want to have another baby, but I’m not getting pregnant again. I’ve been trying for a year...
Being The Black Sheep
I am the black sheep of my family.
The daughter of two ultra-conservative parents, I am everything they are not. I am pro-choice, pro-gun reform,...
Overcoming Peter Pan Syndrome
Age is a fact of life, but the journey is more dramatic for women. Our whole lives, we've been warned about the horrors of...
The Trauma of Attempted Suicide
This blog post discusses topics related to suicide, which may be distressing for some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling, please...
Banning Books and Changing Names: Hot Topics in Education
I firmly believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and if we try to learn from the perspective of others, maybe we...