A few months ago, my ride-or-die — the friend I trust implicitly who keeps me grounded and sane — introduced […]
Tag: personal-stories
I’ve Decided To Have A “Truth Summer” — & Honestly, It’s So Liberating
I had this friend who would rarely answer my invitations to get together. Or she’d reach out to say how […]
Mom Burnout Is Real, But These 3 Things Help Me Feel Better
At any given moment, 100 thoughts are running through my brain: doctor appointments, dentist appointments, parent-teacher meetings. Did the kids […]
I’m Taking A GLP-1 Drug & Terrified It’ll Mess Up My Daughters’ Body Image
At my annual check-up with my OB-GYN, I brought up how frustrated I was with my weight. She responded that […]
How Am I Supposed To Celebrate The 4th Of July When America Feels So Broken?
I grew up in the “Fireworks Capital of America.” My hometown of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has adopted the motto, as […]
Our Same-Sex Marriage Didn’t Last, But The Right To Marry Still Matters
Ten years ago, I stood beside the woman I loved and said, “I do,” under a clear spring sky in […]
Trusting My Gut Saved My Daughter’s Life. I Only Wish I’d Listened Sooner.
I’ll never forget crouching in the doorframe of my closet at midnight, holding my newborn in my arms, begging her […]