As someone who values loyalty, the abrupt end of friendships has always deeply affected me. Like many, I’ve experienced the ebb and flow of friendships. The process of drifting apart from friends, though natural, is always challenging. Initially, I believed that childhood friendships were meant to last a lifetime. So, when these connections dissolved…
SOME DAYS ALL I’M KNOWN AS IS A MOTHER AND NOT A PERSON WHO HAS AN IDENTITY SEPERATE FROM MOTHERHOOD…. There is something beautiful about being a mother. It is an experience like no other. But with it comes a multitude of changes. Mothers are keenly aware of how important it is to care…
Chicago-based therapist Rachel Kazes has said that a name change can be a powerful tool for survivors—a way to regain control after trauma. When a perpetrator repeatedly uses someone’s name, even hearing it later can feel unsafe. For some, choosing a nickname or middle name becomes a way to create distance and breathe again.…
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 baby enters the…
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 thoughts and emotions surrounding this topic, this blog has been a real challenge for me. Because of a few roadblocks, it took longer…
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 they act out is…
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 in ways that continue…