Today I behaved like a shitty mom. I had a million and one things on my to do list, and stressing to get them done and checked off made me incredibly impatient. All day today the impatience, the “just give me a few more minutes” followed with “why can’t you just please listen to me” […]
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The Dark Cloud
A few days ago I came across a Romper article about a mom who had the cops called on her for seeking help for Postpartum Depression. As I read her story, I could feel the blood boiling in my veins and by the end of it, I was absolutely furious. She recalled having her postpartum […]
Continue readingFitness. Healthy Lifestyle. Buzzwords? Or actions?
Let’s talk fitness, for a moment. Perhaps one of the most overused words on social media, especially scrolling though Instagram. #fitness. When I see this hashtag and the accompanying photos, I have one of two reactions – either a massive ‘ugh’ and an eye roll, thinking who in the world has luxury of time and money […]
Continue reading2017 Reflections
What kind of introspective mother would I be if I did not reflect on the goings on of 2017 as we prepare to ring in the new year? For many of us, the end of 2017 brings a sigh on relief, with the hope of 2018 being a brighter, healthier, more peaceful year suspended in […]
Continue readingThe Dragon Lady Returns
I read the internet nightmare stories, like I’m sure many of you had. “The First Postpartum Period”. I can see it up in red, bloodied (no pun intended) letters on some dark glossy book cover sold in the horror section at your local book store. Many moms in various corners of the internet shared their […]
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