Category: Blog

Strong and Worthy

Something happened, gradually at first, like tiny pinpricks I wasn’t even sure were real. Then, over time, the pricks got stronger and more painful — so much so that the anguish began to impede my life in all the big and small ways; the debilitating anxiety that I’d worked so hard to quell (and had […]

True Measure of Strength

The current administration has sent the message to Americans that wearing a mask is a sign of weakness. This boggles my mind completely! Is wearing a condom a sign of weakness? No — it protects both parties from an unwanted pregnancy and lowers the risk of transmitting certain STDs. No one likes wearing a condom, […]

Shine a Light in the Darkness

My dad was truly the most optimistic person I’ve ever known. Not in a cheesy, Pollyanna way — as someone who was a kid during WW2, a history buff and a current events aficionado, he was keenly aware of all the problems in the world. It’s just that, despite the evils and darkness, he chose […]

The Frazzled Mom

I’m completely amazed when I see parents of multiple children who are not frazzled. The ones who at least seem to have their sh*t together – you know who they are; they ooze this enviable sense of calm in the midst of complete chaos. While also managing to keep their children alive. It’s truly amazing. […]

Strong

A little over a week and a half ago I underwent surgery to correct an umbilical hernia (read: belly button hernia) and diastasis recti (read: separated abdominal muscles). My muscles separated slightly after the birth of my firstborn 5.5 years ago, and just kept on widening during and after the birth of my twins. And […]

Handling Life as it Comes

Living life off the cuff — that’s what this entire blog is about;  being able to go with the flow, take life as it comes, handle whatever comes my way. As I write those terribly cliche phrases, I can’t help but feel my anxiety rise up from the tips of my toes straight up my […]

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Don’t Suffer in Silence

If you or anyone you know is suffering from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PPD/PPA, etc.), please know there is help. You don’t have to suffer in shame or silence. Struggling with a maternal mental health issue does not make you a bad person or parent, and you don’t have to go it alone. […]

This is 38

38 is a nice round number. I feel old(er), but…I like it. With 38 comes more confidence in myself — or maybe it’s not as much confidence, as it is a feeling of “this is me, I accept me, and if you don’t…that’s okay.” With 38 comes the hope of actively participating in my life, […]

Be Kind…Always

After I had my twins, life was…challenging. I had lined up helpers in advance, because I knew how hard it was going to be, and also because I knew me. I have a history of anxiety, and had already battled postpartum depression and anxiety. I know exactly what stress, busy-ness and lack of sleep does […]

Life is My Muse

Earlier this summer, a friend I hadn’t seen in a very long time asked me where I glean my inspiration from. He was referring to my writing. He didn’t want to know about my career–he wasn’t concerned with knowing the publications I write for, or even the type of content I specialize in–he wanted to […]