The Joy and Ferocity of Recovering Womanhood

My kid brought me this lego figure recently and said, "mama, this looks just like you" and I was simultaneously flattered and a bit concerned because I mean, look at this face... But in his sweetness he proudly said, "because you are so strong and she has short hair like you". I grabbed him and …

Middle-Aged Feminism

Are you like me when it comes to dealing with (most) men these days? HI. Hi. InsteadĀ of that 24/7, I'm trying to channel that energy into more positive, productive messages. But these men make it DIFFICULT. All day every day, I see little things men do and say to women that are awful. To varying …

Only the Strong Survive – FAKE NEWS

As I sit here on this grey, rainy day, I reflect on all I've been strong through. Alcoholism, infertility, anxiety, depression, IVF, pregnancy, childbirth, being a mom of twins, working full time, recovery. Yes, I am strong as hell. But that doesn't always serve me so well, now does it. I'm dealing with work situations …