Indianapolis Moms
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 you should just invite her anyway. The post is aimed...
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 am I writing this to shame anyone who drinks. I...
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 now; every month, I am filled with hope and excitement...
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, all of the most liberal ideals. I vote Democrat; I...
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 aging and the devastating changes of menopause. One day, you're...
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 reach out for support. You can contact the National Suicide...
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 can begin to understand one another, even just a little...
Please Don’t Say You’re Sorry About My Childs Autism Diagnosis
I think most parents who have a child with any type of neurodiversity or special need have experienced this particular conversation. It could be with a close friend, a family member, a medical professional,...
Oh, Baby, Sharing a Room Is Hard
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with a baby for the first six months of the baby's life.
We did not even make it close to six months with our first daughter...
My Teenager’s Recent Autism Diagnosis
There's a Facebook video of my daughter Jody that went viral in our friend circle. She was three years old and on a ride at the local fair. It was one of those slow-moving...
Giving them the Childhood I Never Had
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” This was the third time I’ve been asked this within a 30-minute timeframe, but I still smiled, held out my arms, and brought her in for a hug....
Thanks for the Vasectomy
A frequent conversation I've had in the past year always surprises me. "How many kids do you have?" "I have two boys." "Oh, you can keep trying." "My husband got a vasectomy". "Whoa, no...
Teachers Making Extra Income But At What Cost?
Everyone knows that teachers don't get paid enough. Across the country, teachers are working endless hours for less money, being asked to do more than their job description, and mental health is at an...
Dear Dad, I Was Always Worth It
Dear Dad,
As June approaches every year, I think about you. I wonder if you think about me. I have come to the conclusion that you don't miss me—at least not enough to do anything...