Tag: encouragement
Social Distancing at Home
With everything going around us, it can feel like the world is caving in. We are having to rearrange our schedules, our time, and...
When Motherhood Feels Stupid Hard
You didn’t expect to feel this way about motherhood.
Tell me if these thoughts resonate with you just a bit:
You love kids, not just your...
For All the “Yes Girls” Who Need to Find Their No
Today, I was talking with a friend, and she was telling me about some recent changes in her life. I listened as she explained...
You Might Be A Judgey Mom If . . .
Seen all the memes, videos, and posts about the "judgey mom" and worry that you might be one? Well, because we are so very...
Listen to this! My Favorite Podcasts on Motherhood
Lately, I've just been addicted to podcasts. Don't get me wrong—I enjoy listening to music, and audiobooks save my sanity on my Nashville commute of doom....
When Motherhood is Too Much
Huddled in the corner of a stall in the women's room, trying to stifle my sobs until the two other women left the room....
Turns Out, I’m Doing Alright (Stop Telling Me Otherwise!)
Every day, I open my computer, look at my Facebook feed, and see several articles letting me know about the "secret" failures that we...
35 Lessons Learned in My 35 Years
I turned 35 this week. I’m not upset at all about turning 35. I feel like it's all just beginning, really. However, looking back, it...
Mom 101: Build Each Other Up!
Becoming a parent can be a terrifying experience at first. I was in the hospital for three days after having Lily. On the third day,...