Tag: anxiety
The Bitter Aftertaste of Social Media as a Mom
Whenever I meet someone who doesn’t use social media, I always ask, but why?
How do you keep in touch with people? They respond...
Talk To Me Tomorrow
Today, I didn’t mom so well.
I felt guilty about half a million things left undone and agonized over the things I didn’t do for...
Motherhood, Mental Health, & Me
I wasn’t prepared for so much of what motherhood would throw at me. Sure, I expected the sleepless nights and endless laundry. But I...
Who Let Loose the Stress Bug and Anxiety Monster?
For some, being a mom is easy, like smooth sailing on calm waters, but for others, the road is bumpy, rigid, gloomy, and fog-filled....
The Mental Load of Motherhood Is Real—And No, I Don’t Have...
There’s this idea that some moms “have it all together.” You know, the type that is always on time, has permission slips signed and...
Sex and the Single Mom: When Your Ex Meets Your New...
It has to happen at some point, maybe a birthday party or school event for your child. For us, it was during a dance...
The Gift of Not Doing Everything
My husband has handled our kids’ holiday gifts for the past couple of years. He keeps ideas on our shared list app so I...
Reacting vs. Responding :: Shifting Your Perspective and Finding Gratitude
I tend to be a person who rarely thinks before speaking. One with a “Who cares what people think of me” perspective (not proud...
Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays
Ah, the holidays! It is a time for laughter, cheer, and overbearing family members. While joyful for some, family gatherings can be a significant...
Embracing the Beauty in Disorder
I am not usually a go-with-the-flow type of person. I used to call myself Type A+. I recently organized my pantry and proudly shared...










