My divorce was riddled with uncertainty, as most are. I had been sitting with the decision for months, weighing whether I should stay to try and fix the marriage, or leave in hopes of a better life ahead. I was actively journaling in the months before, during, and after my divorce, and there are many … More What I Wish I Could Tell My Newly Divorced Self
I have been divorced for going on four years now, my husband has been divorced for three years, and him and I have been married for just over one year. I have one daughter from my previous marriage (5yo), he has a daughter and a son from his previous marriage (8yo and 5yo), and together, … More 5 Things I Can’t Do with My Kids Thanks to Divorce
A few days ago, my youngest daughter, Evelyn, fell asleep in my arms as I gently rocked her in the nursery. Her twin sister, Emersyn, was already asleep in her crib. Finally, I thought, now I can put her down and maybe get some stuff done, or just lay down myself. There was a mountain of dishes … More The Everyday Grief of a Twin Mom
I will never forget my first Christmas alone after I got divorced. Because my separation happened in the beginning of November, I knew that the upcoming holiday season would be tough. I would be showing up to Thanksgiving dinner alone, Christmas parties alone, and more holiday events, all alone. I wasn’t necessarily ready to announce … More What the Holidays Are Like as a Blended Family
No amount of tests and scans can fully alleviate the uncertainty and anxiety that tends to haunt a pregnancy after a loss. We are over the moon to be expecting two new babies, but nothing could have prepared me for how hard pregnancy after loss would be. … More Pregnancy After Loss
Between 10% and 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, though some suggest the number could be as high as 30%. Approximately 1 in 4 women in the United States will have an abortion by the time they are 45. I believe that all of those moms deserve to feel loved and supported, because being any type of mom for any amount of time is a challenging and life-changing experience. Those moms are more than a statistic; they are humans, too. … More More Than A Statistic
Step by Step Parenting 