"I'm not perfect but I am proud to be who I am."
Am I just stressed out or am I really experiencing burnout?
Much like other fathers, I felt somewhat helpless at first.
It’s slowly coming to a realization that you, as a mama to two uniquely complex kids, are alone in this world.
I can fantasize about living different lives where I wear the jeans
I blame my mother, but I cover the blame in excuses.
I felt helpless to fix the mess my family had become.
I set firm boundaries to protect my family and my mental health.
It’s a great tool to help with the reset of the year and I’m hoping it will help me get back to feeling my best.
Many mindfulness practices can be incredibly effective in small, intentional doses.
While we all only have 24 hours in a day, women spend 40% more time caregiving than men.
She also encouraged others to share their stories and suggestions.
Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.
My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.
Confronted with the same situation again, I’m not sure what I’d do.
Infant massage lowered postpartum depression symptoms and helped with bonding.
I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them.
Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.
I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.
Even though this profound moment, the first moment I saw my baby, was meant to be a celebration, I still couldn't attend.