Indianapolis Moms
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stolen Innocence: The Day My Daughter Was Racially Profiled
The conversation rings in my ears long after we hang up. My daughter's principal asked us to return to her school after hours a...