How to Not Lose Yourself in Motherhood Hi mamas! If you’re a mother, you already know that there’s a lot we talk openly about and a lot that we keep hidden from the world. Sometimes, society is not welcoming to open, honest thoughts. One topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough is how many women feel as though they lose themselves after they become moms. They feel less confident and less free. Carrying a child, […]
Whether we want to change and grow or remain the same, trauma and experiences change us. I’m no stranger to growth and change. When I was sixteen and raped, I changed permanently. The girl I was before the sexual assault died. She disappeared in an instant. Becoming a mother changes you in beautiful, complicated ways, and I changed once I became a mother. Last year I went through another trauma that catapulted me into the […]
How to Feel Happy in Your Home Whether you’re renting, you own, or despite owning your home, it’s not your forever house, you should feel happy and content in your space. Your space should be a place where you’re the most you, where you let down your hair and laugh, and where you feel safe. It should be your sanctuary. There are simple ways to feel content in your home and to stop stressing over […]
Life With a Four-Year-Old and a Newborn I’m living the mommy life with two beautiful children and some days are more hectic than others. Sometimes, you just need a warm bath and a glass of Moscato at the end of the day. Regardless of the crazy days, being a mom is my absolute favorite part of my life. My four-year-old is the reason this blog series exists. Greyson inspired me to write about my adventures […]
It has been a very emotional, trying, yet beautiful month. We had to move unexpectedly during my 38th week of pregnancy, unpack an entire home in two days, I was induced at 39 weeks, spent three days in the hospital, and then came home to a space that was still new to me with a newborn and my four-year-old. We had to move to get away from toxicity caused by a family member and it […]
Hi! I am sorry for my long absence from my blog. I’ve been so busy and I also haven’t felt inspired to write about anything lately. Sometimes, I’d much rather read or pursue one of my other hobbies and passions instead of typing on my laptop. But, with that being said there’s so much to catch my readers up on and I felt compelled today to check-in. I hope all of my loyal, amazing readers […]
Let’s Stop the Mom-Shaming Hi, mamas. We are all familiar with feeling bullied, pressured, or excluded for being different and daring to stand out, or for seeing something different from our peers. We often disagree with our friends’ political views, what they serve for Thanksgiving dinner, or what car they choose to buy, but as parents, the judgment, bullying, and commentary can be much harsher. When you become a mom, there’s a new term you […]
Embrace the Messy Days Hi loves! I am so sorry I haven’t been posting on my blog lately, but life gets busy. I wanted to return to my blog with something special and what’s more special than The Greyson Diaries? For those of you who don’t remember, or for those of you who haven’t read The Greyson Diaries before, it is a blog series dedicated to motherhood and my beautiful little boy, named Greyson. I […]
Do you know the saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff (and it’s all small stuff.”? The saying is a reminder not to worry about little things that don’t matter (and much of what people worry about consists of little things). Well, I am someone who sweats the small stuff, always. I am someone who suffers from severe anxiety and I have my entire life. When I was a little girl I would stay up until […]
Happy International Women’s Day to all of the badass women out there who’ve made marks on this world. To all of the selfless mamas that care for children (some of them without a partner) and raise the next generation of inspiring individuals, thank you. To all of the female nurses and doctors that keep us alive and comfort us in times of great pain with soothing words, thank you. To all of our favorite female […]
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