A few years ago, I lost a friendship that I really valued. It hit me hard. I was pregnant at the time, which didn’t help…
Category: Everyday Life
Birthday in Isolation
How do you celebrate your birthday in isolation? This was the question I faced when I realized having an early-May birthday meant celebrating with social…
Tips from a Stay-at-Home Mom for Staying at Home
We are living through an unusual time right now in our nation and throughout the world. With the threat of the Coronavirus and many people…
PSA: The Half-birthday Problem
There is a problem in our world that affects millions of people every year and most of us don’t realize it. It’s a problem beyond…
My Teenage Broken Heart
At a young age, I wanted to be in love. Don’t ask why—I don’t know the answer. I do know that I was taught by…
Sunday Morning
Originally Published January 2018 I woke up to the sound of Wolfie talking to himself. It felt too early for him to be awake. I…
My Struggle with Anxiety & Depression
Originally Published November 2017 My life is a paradox. At least it is right now. I know that if I eat healthier, go outside more,…
My Favorite Place
Originally Published April 2018 The library. A magical realm where everything is possible. A place of quiet where imagination is unbound. A repository of knowledge…
At the Ocean
Originally Published June 2018 At the age of 37, I experienced another first. A couple of weeks ago, our family went to the beach. This…
The Unending War
I take a deep breath and wonder, Am I ready to take on this fight? All day I have done my best to entertain two…