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There are moments when I think about adoption and wonder if it would be better to pause it altogether—at least until we learn how to do it well. I know that may sound extreme, but it comes from a place of lived experience and deep reflection, shaped by the layered and often conflicting emotions many…

February 28, 2020   – The start of this year has been a whirlwind! We finished 2019 with Alex graduating and having our sweet James appear in the world two weeks early. One week after bringing James back from the hospital, we decided to look into renting a house, but things took a turn when we realized buying was…

I seldom express my political viewpoints, opting to absorb diverse perspectives attentively, sometimes finding amusement in the absurdity of specific ideas. My political involvement remained minimal throughout my upbringing, even upon reaching voting age. When compelled to participate in the voting process, I swiftly scanned the ballot, marking every candidate affiliated with the “Republican” label…

As someone who values loyalty, the abrupt end of friendships has always affected me deeply. Like many people, I’ve experienced the natural ebb and flow of relationships, but that doesn’t make the process any easier. For a long time, I believed childhood friendships were meant to last a lifetime, so when those connections dissolved, I…

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 for…

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. My…

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 to…

As a mother of young children, I’ve become increasingly aware of how powerful words are—especially when it comes to how we speak about our children. When I talk about my kids to other mothers, I’m intentional about choosing words that are loving and respectful, knowing they play a role in shaping their emotional and spiritual…

As a young girl growing up in a conservative Christian household, Joshua Harris’s book I Kissed Dating Goodbyesignificantly influenced my understanding of relationships, sexuality, and faith. Its rigid principles and uncompromising stance on purity culture left a lasting mark on how I viewed love, intimacy, and my own sense of worth—effects I continued to untangle well…