Indianapolis Moms
When Separation Works
The idea of separation carries a negative connotation, no matter how you slice it. A couple separates, one partner moves out, and the next...
I Cannot Afford to Have Another Miscarriage
June 4, 2022, and September 19, 2022
These were the due dates of my two pregnancies. Two pregnancies that each ended with a miscarriage instead...
We Don’t Agree: Setting Boundaries with Others
I'm a liberal, white mama. I believe that Black Lives matter and in community over cops. I support abortion. I am a proud member...
If Words Can Kill
I remember it clear as day. I sat in an uncomfortable chair with shaking hands over my crossed legs. My right foot nervously tapped...
Conscious Parenting: Breaking Generational Curses
Generational curses? Conscious parenting? Gentle parenting? Had you mentioned any of these terms to me five years ago, I would have tilted my head...
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Letting Go
What I wish most people would insert in their research regarding the stages of grief is the ugliness to the path of letting go....
I’m Not in Love With My Husband
We met by chance. Long-distance challenged us and we fell in love nonetheless. Then, we got married, bought a house, and had kids. That’s...
Life at Thirty: No Alcohol and Thriving
With Dry January in mind, I want to share the journey my partner and I went on that ended up with us both quitting...
THC Talk: Time to End the Mom-Shaming
Pot, weed, devil’s lettuce, ganja, wacky tobacky, Colorado cocktail…the smoking flower form, gummies, mints, peanut butter, ice cream, soda variations. Like it or not,...
Beauty Standards in the Midst of Motherhood: I Can’t Keep Up
There I was, crying in front of my bathroom mirror on a Saturday morning because I accidentally got lash glue (it burns!) in my...
My Husband is Polyamorous. His “Coming Out” Saved Our Marriage.
My husband and I met as 17-year-old kids working at a local chain restaurant. Our playful flirtation around the soda machine led to the...
How Mama Got Her Groove Back: Recovery From A Sexless Marriage
Before having kids, I was a woman who had always been in touch with her sexuality and had a relatively high sex drive. I...
I Hope You Stay A Mama’s Boy
My four-month-old third baby boy started crying at a recent family gathering when an aunt was holding him. Pretty normal baby behavior, right? In...
Secondary Infertility: Sometimes It’s Best To Do Nothing
What do you do after you’ve accepted the fact that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is your best chance of getting pregnant? If you’re like...