Indianapolis Moms
Finding Self-Worth After My Husband’s Emotional Affair
I’m up at 4:22 am making banana bread. Not because I want to, but because I can’t shut my mind off long enough to...
What Will They Think? One Woman’s Story of Pleasing Others
“What will they think?”
That’s what my parents would say to me growing up. They being family, friends, acquaintances, including strangers. I grew up being...
We Openly Talk About Divorce
“If we divorce, I know you will still come to change my light bulbs and fix the toilet (me smiling a toothy grin).”
“Yes, I...
Hey Siri, Find My Sex Drive
I once heard someone say “thank your dad that you were born because most likely your mom was not in the mood.” I chuckle every...
How You Spend Your Days Is How You Spend Your Life
“How we spend our days is of course how we spend our lives,” This Annie Dillard quote haunts me. I got a notification on...
Married To His Cell Phone: One Woman’s Perspective
Disclaimer: This is not a “spouse bashing post” by any means. This is simply one perspective from a wife/mother who feels like the cell...
To My Toxic Mother-In-Law
To My Toxic Mother-In-Law,
We don’t like each other and it’s exhausting to pretend like we do. I look at you and am amazed that...
Moms, Can We Please Talk About MLMs?
Before I get into this, my intent is to be informative and not hurtful or offensive. As moms, we all want what’s best for...
Blinded by Love
Growing up I was the quintessential girly girl. I loved playing dolls and dress-up, which fed into reading every Teen Girl magazine I could...
Mothers, Daughters, and Toxic Diet Culture
I watched my mom diet most of her life. She did the two shakes a day, the grapefruit diet, and some weird cabbage soup...
Confessions of A Healthcare Worker
I’m currently sitting in the parking lot.
The car is quiet-my son is with my mom, my husband is at work, and for the first...
Dear Mother-in-Law
Dear Mother-in-law,
I know you’re trying to help.
I know you’re concerned.
And I know you want to share in the joy.
But please, back off.
I am a...
An Open Letter to the Mom Without a Village
Dear Mom Without a Village,
A village is a network of family and friend support; it’s the people who help you as you navigate motherhood....
Black History Month: A Celebration of African-American Excellence
I am an African-American teacher who loudly and proudly celebrates Black History Month. It brings me so much joy, yet so much anguish. Every...