Indianapolis Moms
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...
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...