Raw Mothering

Tag: mom life

  • It’s Not Just the Nipple Shield

    It’s Not Just the Nipple Shield

    It wasn’t really the nipple shield that made me cry. It was the memories it held—the late-night feedings, the sleepy cuddles, and the realization that my baby is growing up far faster than my heart is ready for.

  • To the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Falling Behind

    To the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Falling Behind

    A reminder for the mom who feels like she’s falling behind: the messy days don’t mean you’re failing. Sometimes they mean you’re loving the hardest.

  • Pet Peeves I Didn’t Know I’d Have Until I Became a Mom

    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.

  • You Asked for This

    You Asked for This

    One of the things people love to say to single mothers is, “You asked for this.” As if that one sentence explains everything about a life they know nothing about. This piece is about the assumptions, the judgment, and the reality of raising a child while the world thinks it already knows your story.