Tag: mental health
The Instagram Ad that Made Me Want to Scream
One evening, I waited for pasta water to boil while my kids wrestled loudly on the couch. I scrolled on my phone to drown...
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;...
Be the Sunshine: Coping with Dreary Days
I would like to think of myself as usually a glass “half full” kind of individual. But going on seemingly ten days straight without...
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...
The Gifts of Grief
In October of 2022, my grandpa passed away. Losing him was a loss unlike anything I had ever known. And so was the grief....
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...
Grownups Are a Little Like Magic
Lately, our four-year-old has been excelling at her four-year-old-ness and testing all boundaries. She's a powerhouse, so on days when I'm well resting and...
Paper Plate Mom
The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life...
The Early Bird Gets The Worm and Can’t Always Hang at...
Going to bed early vs. staying up late is a topic that seems to keep coming up recently. They say the early bird gets...
Winter Doldrums
If you're anything like me, the winter doldrums really hit hard come February. Gone are the holiday festivities and new year enthusiasm, and in...
Unapologetic Boundaries
This year, I decided that I was going to create (and enforce) boundaries within my life circles. I am a people pleaser at my...
10 Simple Things That Make My Life Better
About a year ago, I - the old millennial in a fully committed relationship with Instagram - begrudgingly joined TikTok. To say the algorithm...
My Ins and Outs for 2024: New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a New Year's Resolution person; however, I respect the spirit of New Year's Resolutions. New Year's resolutions are promises for change,...
RSD and Motherhood
My ADHD diagnosis came with several revelations. At 32, I received my official diagnosis, though I knew long before that I had quirks that...