I love when fellow bloggers give us a glimpse into their lives so I thought I’d share a little about me. Since I love lists, get to… Read more “Who I Am”
Tag: self acceptance
THIS IS ME
At almost 42, I’ve been a bit more reflective of who I’ve become. I understand that we, as people, are always changing and growing but the beauty of being in my 40s is I can actually say, about many of my quirks and traits, “well, this is me!” and not really care much about what others think about it.
Sometimes I Pretend.
I went out last weekend. My ALONE weekend without my boys. When I left the house, I wasn’t feeling particularly social, but I thought it would be… Read more “Sometimes I Pretend.”
Who Inspires You?
On Saturday, I’ll be joining more than 15,000 other runners, taking on the streets of Hartford during the EverSource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. For the sake… Read more “Who Inspires You?”
In Her Best World, There Would Be No Doctors
I legitimately forget sometimes that my daughter used to live as a boy. In our everyday routine of school, homework, video games, chores, dinner together, and finding… Read more “In Her Best World, There Would Be No Doctors”
Real Women, Real Inspiration
Having a daughter has raised my awareness of women in the media. Women selling things. More focus on pretty than strong. There’s nothing wrong with pretty, by… Read more “Real Women, Real Inspiration”
Why Do Moms Judge Moms?
I have been thinking a lot lately about judgment-free motherhood and what a wonderful, freeing, impossible, yet completely possible concept it is. I say “impossible” because judging… Read more “Why Do Moms Judge Moms?”
You’re Not A Bad Girl
Not too long ago, my oldest turned four. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the so-called behavior “transformation” that quite a few other mom friends have promised talked about. Supposedly… Read more “You’re Not A Bad Girl”
An Apology Letter To My Postpartum Body
Hey there body. It’s me, Carly. I owe you an apology. Well, actually, more than one. I’m sure you’ve been feeling the tension between us. I admit… Read more “An Apology Letter To My Postpartum Body”
Making Peace with my Body
It’s the New Year: time to be bombarded by every weight loss, body sculpting, resolutioner’s dream-turned-nightmare advertising campaign designed to remind us that we’re not good enough. Let’s… Read more “Making Peace with my Body”
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