Indianapolis Moms
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...
My Nonbinary Journey Update
Here’s another update about my nonbinary journey. I wanted to preface this post with a quick discussion about Nex Benedict. At the time of...
I Wish It Were As Simple As Breastmilk vs. Formula
I wish it were as simple as breastmilk vs. formula, but for me and my babies, it is anything but.
I've always known I wanted...
It’s (Maybe Not) All My Fault: OCD in Motherhood
I was working on a project when my phone rang. I looked down and gasped. It was my daughter's teacher. Without even picking up,...
Gratitude and Grief: Our Journey to an Autism Diagnosis
Our middle child was diagnosed with autism in 2022. The journey has been one of gratitude and grief.
I knew something was different about our...
Twice-Exceptional: Raising a Gifted and Neurodivergent Child
Savannah's chocolate-colored, twinkling eyes looked up at me. She asked, "Mommy, what is the moon made of?" Her voice didn't sound like a two-year-old;...
“Why Are You Fat?” and Other Words That Hurt My Daughter
My seven-year-old daughter has been body-shamed since kindergarten. She's in second grade now, and nothing has changed; in fact, it's gotten worse.
I don't know...