Indianapolis Moms
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...
Turning 30 Soon and Having a Crisis
I turn 30 next year. 30 is a significant milestone. I thought I'd plan a fun birthday and look forward to my 30th. It...
Mental Health Help Is Suicide Prevention
Over this past year, our family has found ourselves in an unexpected place: dealing with a mental health crisis involving one of our children....
Separation Anxiety and the School Year
I've been through this before. The tears, the screaming, the pleading. Hiding behind furniture in hopes that I won't see them. I try to...
The Real Reason Teachers Are Quitting
If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is...
Dear Special Needs Moms, I Need Advice.
Dear Special Needs Moms,
I need advice.
My oldest son is nine years old. The summer before he turned eight, he was diagnosed with Level-1 autism....
Ending My Toxic Relationship With My Mother-in-law
My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...
Dear Corporate: It’s Okay to Be Human
I once had a corporate boss who happened to be at my workplace at the same devastating time I found out a dear client...
Unmasking: My Journey To Becoming My Best Self
My dad died the week after Christmas. It was sudden. It was unexpected. It was awful. That night, my siblings, mom, and I cried...
The Silent Struggle Of People With Severe Mental Illness
The call comes at 9 am on a Sunday morning. My sister calls, and I answer. “I don’t even know how to begin.” She...