There was anguish in her cries. And frustration. And sheer exhaustion. And yet the next day, there she was again, with breakfast on the table, school lunches packed, and our clothes laid out for school.
Tag: honesty
Since I’ve Been Gone
You guys! It’s been way too long! I have to tell you, for a while now I’ve been thinking my blogging days might be over. I… Read more “Since I’ve Been Gone”
Making Room for “Me Too”
I can be an intensely private person with an overwhelming number of stressors to juggle. Sometimes its easier for me to gloss over my life in conversation… Read more “Making Room for “Me Too””
Managing Anxiety by Overworking (AKA My Current Situation)
Because of some significant changes job-wise, I’ve found my anxiety level rising more and more every day. And as my anxiety level rises, I’m noticing just how… Read more “Managing Anxiety by Overworking (AKA My Current Situation)”
This is What the Truth Looks Like: I’m a Gaslighting Survivor
Content warning: Abuse and sexual violence During my marriage of over 10 years I remember feeling so confused all the time. My partner would go from loving,… Read more “This is What the Truth Looks Like: I’m a Gaslighting Survivor”
The view from above
Several months ago, our eleven-year-old suddenly morphed from a little kid into a tweenager. This (literal and figurative) development thrilled Lili and terrified us. Shortly thereafter,… Read more “The view from above”
Things I Can Do At The Same Time
Be a cookie baking, book reading, lullaby singing, attachment mommy AND down a beer while letting the curse words fly. Hold my children to high standards AND… Read more “Things I Can Do At The Same Time”
The people who you meet in dog rescue
The road to dog rescue is paved with the 3 Bs: Bugs, Barf, and Bites, and I’ve had my share of them all. Date night with Karen… Read more “The people who you meet in dog rescue”
Black Lives Matter – A Poem
Black Lives Matter My fellow black people are being shot down Even though you white people do the same crimes You are afraid that we look different… Read more “Black Lives Matter – A Poem”
Sugar: I love you, I hate you.
We’ve been talking quite a bit lately about weight and food here on the blog. I’ll admit that from the time I wake up in the morning… Read more “Sugar: I love you, I hate you.”