Indianapolis Moms
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...
What I’ve Learned In Therapy
It took me three tries to find a therapist that I clicked with. They weren't just listening to me and regurgitating what I told...
Postpartum Depression: It May Not Happen Again
Please note that this post contains references to suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis...
I Can’t Decide If I Want Another Baby
"Do you think you will try for another?"
When it comes to motherhood, this question is a tale as old as time. I have seen...
I Didn’t Realize How Much I Needed My Mom Until I Became a Mom
I had a great childhood, and I felt loved by my parents. I felt safe and well cared for, but I became independent early...
A Lost Voice: A Mom Living in Postpartum Darkness
A tiny hand wrapped around my finger. Soft snores bundled in my arms. Staring down at a tiny nose and a perfect pout. This...
Nonbinary Life Update
It’s been a moment since I shared an update about my nonbinary journey. If you’ve read my previous post, I talked about discovering how...
Good Enough
In the fourth grade, I was so excited that I aced a math test. More specifically, it was an A-, but still, it was...
Did I Just Go From Postpartum to Perimenopause?
I got married later in life and had kids later in life. I had my last baby at 39 years old. I went through...