I put together this little video to celebrate the important and precious job that each of you mothers have in the lives of your children. The words are from a poem titled The Last Time and the film clips are from the brave and vulnerable families I’ve had the...
Whenever there is a shift in culture, there is always push back.I’m sure you’ve heard someone say it, “a healthy mom and baby is what’s important.” True. That is important. But how often do we use those words to only describe the...
I am so drawn to the real and the raw stories about love. A romantic relationship with a life-long partner looks nothing like what I saw in Disney and Hollywood stories growing up. We all want to hear that everything will turn out great and that life is sunrises and...
The people with whom you surround yourself.Are they negative? Do they make you feel bad about yourself? Do they inspire you to be better? When you need someone to be honest with you, do they tell you the truth, backed with kindness? Do they support you in your times...
Older women often approach me and tell me how wonderful this time is with young kids but sometimes all I can think to respond is “but you’re not IN it. You’re not the one waking up to the sound of screaming at 2am. You’re not the one struggling to find a moment to...
