I've been writing for two months and have shared very little. Unsure of what to say out loud. Unsure if it's even meant to be heard. In March, it became clear to me that my parenting was short sighted. I had been focusing on my kids so deeply that I was missing what I needed … Continue reading Raising justice and healing me
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Small steps
The other day, I saw a post on facebook that I decided to share with my daughter. Here is the picture. I quickly noticed the issue and wanted to see if she did too. I showed her the picture and we talked through what it said. I asked her what she saw. She noticed that … Continue reading Small steps
Self-acceptance and the body
I've been thinking a lot about what I'm teaching my kids about bodies. I have made a point to not talk badly about bodies including my own. In fact, I've gotten pretty good at silencing my inner critic, telling myself this or that is not true. But, I've also noticed that I don't outwardly love … Continue reading Self-acceptance and the body
Imagine a world…
A friend is due to have a baby in a few months. When I got to see them the other day, I got to share a little bit in their joy, bliss. Hear about what is exciting and what nerves are sneaking up. They are not finding out the sex of the baby. Out of … Continue reading Imagine a world…
Blocked
I have something to share, I'm blocked. This happens every once and a while where I have nothing to write about. So it leaves me with this task of writing for the sake of writing, which then makes me feel unsure about my work. I also find it draws away from authenticity. I instead write … Continue reading Blocked
You’re a tiger
My kid had a rough play-date recently. Both kids are strong and independent and like to be in charge of deciding how to play. My kid was also having a tough day, one I blame myself for. That morning, she was taking a while to get ready. This is not unusual. She is a last … Continue reading You’re a tiger
My birth story – one year later
About 365 days ago, I shared my birth story. The story of when my youngest came into this world. Not as planned, as they nearly never are, but also filled with a few days of twists and turns and an abundance of life changing love. I wanted to share our story, one year later. In … Continue reading My birth story – one year later
