Category: motherhood
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I Remember Her
I wrote this when I was in a place no one around me knew existed. I’m not there anymore—but I remember her.
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I’m Not Ready to Let Go of These Moments
A quiet, tender reflection on rocking a baby to sleep and realizing just how quickly these moments pass. A raw and heartfelt piece about the beauty, ache, and bittersweet reality of watching your child grow.
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Pet Peeves I Didn’t Know I’d Have Until I Became a Mom
There are so many things I didn’t think twice about before becoming a parent… until I became one. From unsolicited advice to people judging how I co-parent, these are the things that hit a nerve now—and why.
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How Did You Grow So Much?
A quiet reflection on the moments we miss while we’re busy raising them—and how fast our babies become little people right in front of us.
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Let It Burn: The Parts No One Prepares You For
When my daughter was eight months old, her father left — and I was left to figure out motherhood and heartbreak at the same time. This is the story behind Let It Burn… and what it really felt like to fall apart while still holding it down.
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An Ode to My Son
A tender and emotional poem capturing the fleeting moments of motherhood — from fragile beginnings to the bittersweet reality of watching a son grow up.
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It’s Not the Mess
Behind every “mess” is a mother doing her best with more on her plate than anyone realizes.
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What I Need in a Partner Changed After Having a Child with the Wrong Person
What I once looked for in a partner isn’t what I need anymore. Motherhood changed everything—and so did the lessons I learned along the way.
Raw Mothering 