Breakdowns, Blind Spots & Love Languages
He and I were in a space.
The love was there, but in that moment, the communication wasn’t. We kept crossing signals and misinterpreting the messages until our individual frustrations had reached their boiling points. He regained control of his agitation, but I did not…
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Saying Bye To The Old Me: How I Started The Process Of Letting Go Of Who I Was Before Motherhood
The Birthing
Nothing ever really prepares you for the experience of motherhood—nothing. None of the books I’d read, the birth plan I meticulously created, the countless blogs and youtube videos or the well-meaning advice of family and friends were enough.
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And It’s STILL All Good, Baby Babyyy: A Decade In Review
Whoooooo knew we’d make it to this point? Like, really?
Each year in 4th quarter, I take the time to reflect, grab all the lessons, celebrate the wins, and make note of the opportunities to level up before the end of the year and in the year to come and this year was no different. In addition to reviewing 2019, I felt like I needed to take a look back at the whole decade.
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#Triggered — Motherhood, Growth + Balance
The role of motherhood is both rewarding and triggering. Who knew my whole world would be unveiled regardless of my readiness?
Who knew all the things motherhood would unearth about the woman that I am and the child that I was? Even when I’m supposed to be talking and being and doing, I find myself craving silence.
The empty spaces and absence of talking both feeds and restores me all at the same time.
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Chronicles of The Grey Area: The Major Lesson I Learned From An 8 Year Situationship
We’d been at it for years. On again, off again. He and I began as high-school friends who transitioned into adulthood and somehow got trapped in a situationship. We’d never known the finality or comfort of a title. Privately, we existed in beautiful harmony, but publicly, we clashed.
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