Author: Vesna

Whenever I hear the word “only,” I consider it a swear word. Your NICU stay’s length and complexity do not determine your eligibility to be a NICU mother. NICU mommyhood begins the moment your child enters those NICU doors. NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which means that once…

Your story is YOURS to tell. You get to choose if you tell it, how you tell it, and why you tell it…. Hey there, friends! As I navigate all the associated thoughts and feelings, this blog has been a challenge for me. As a result of some roadblocks, I…

I have two young children, with a third due in May. When representing my children to other mothers, I am very conscious of my words and how I present them. Speaking about my children lovingly and respectfully is crucial for their emotional and spiritual growth. Conversely, how I respond when…

As a young girl growing up in a conservative Christian household, Joshua Harris’s book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” significantly influenced my understanding of relationships, sexuality, and faith. Its rigid principles and uncompromising stance on purity culture left an indelible mark on my psyche, shaping my perceptions of love and intimacy…

It wasn’t until October of last year that I finally found a name for the chronic pain that has plagued me for the past five years. During this time, I’ve endured widespread pain throughout my body, chronic headaches, dizzy spells, sleep disturbances, numbness, and unexplained nausea. Unfortunately, my medical journey…

For years, I carried a burden deep within me, a secret that weighed heavy on my soul and cast a shadow over every aspect of my life. It’s a story I’ve kept hidden, buried beneath layers of shame and fear, but today, I find the strength to break the silence…