Having a daughter gave me the relationship with my mother that I never had as a kid
This essay was originally published on August 13th, 2018. I knew that my second child…
Why starting a family feels scary when you’re a millennial
I was sitting down to write this when I came across an article from The…
What I learned about parenting a child who has depression
I was in elementary school when my grandmother took me to my first therapist. The…
The parenting advice from my mom that I have to ignore
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
I loved the idea of breastfeeding. The reality stressed me out
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
Being a mom with fibromyalgia means teaching my kids the importance of kindness
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
Why being a millennial mom feels so different from our own moms’ experiences
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
The difference between tolerating and embracing your LGBTQ family, and why it matters
I remember the first time I successfully came out to someone in my family. I…
How “mom co-ops” gave me the community that my son and I were missing
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
What it’s like to grieve a family member you’ve never met
I quickly learned to hate filling out family trees in grade school. I distinctly remember…
Eating breakfast at diners with my dad is how we say “I love you”
I can play one song on the piano. It’s not “Heart and Soul,” or that…
Father’s Day is another reminder that grief is a lifelong process
The time on my phone reads 12:00 midnight as the day rolls over to May…
How I’ve reconnected with my father in adulthood
Father’s Day was a holiday my brother and I never quite celebrated. It merely served…
Giving birth didn’t ease my “baby blues.” It made me suicidal
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
What I learned about my immigrant grandparents and my love for my heritage by traveling to Portugal
For as long as I can remember, my Portuguese heritage has been an important part…
I love being a mom—but motherhood is not all I should talk about with friends, coworkers, or even my own family
Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the…
A love letter to children who had to cut ties with their mothers
This essay discusses child abuse and suicidal behavior. Please read with caution if these subjects…
