Tag: Real motherhood
-
Every Milestone Is Exciting… Until You’re Standing In It
Potty training isn’t just about saying goodbye to diapers—it’s about realizing your baby isn’t quite a baby anymore. From the pressure of outside opinions to the bittersweet emotions of watching another chapter close, this is an honest look at what potty training has really felt like for us.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Choosing Peace in Co-Parenting (Even When It’s Hard)
Co-parenting isn’t always about saying what you want to say. Sometimes it’s about choosing peace, biting your tongue, and learning what’s actually worth the fight.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
