Tag: mental health
Becoming, Again
There comes a moment in many women’s lives when they look around and realize the future they imagined is no longer the future they’re...
Crazy Stupid Tired
“I’m sorry I can’t. I’m crazy tired.”
That’s what I found myself saying all too often as I collapsed on the couch before the...
8 Ways Journaling Helps Children (and Parents)
We all need to express our thoughts and feelings, work out problems, and note special moments in life. And journaling is the way to...
Real Self-Care vs. What Moms Are Sold
May is the month where everyone suddenly remembers moms exist—and starts selling us “self-care” like it’s something you can buy in a package.
Take time...
How I Reset After Travel (As a Mom Who Doesn’t Get...
I used to think I needed a full day—maybe two—to “reset” after travel. A quiet house. A long workout. Groceries restocked. Laundry done. Maybe...
Why Don’t I See What My Friends See in Me?
Why don’t I see what my friends see in me?
A friend of mine once commented, “You are so patient.”
“Patient?” I laughed. “No, I’m not...
Becoming a Sober Mom
I don’t drink anymore.
On an ordinary Saturday in November of 2017, I got blacked out drunk. Still in bed the next morning, with my...
Why Mom Burnout Is So Common — and What Actually Helps
Moms reign supreme. We know this.
They are the masterminds and heartbeat behind happy, smoothly running homes. Moms are the house manager, emotional CEO, organizer,...
Tug-of-War: The Game of Life
The game of tug-of-war was always my favorite in gym class when I was in elementary school. I loved the rush pulsing through my...
Time Alone Without the Guilt
Every morning, I wake up and devote myself to a daily practice of time alone with myself, and I don’t feel selfish or guilty...