As a middle-aged mama, I hear it all the time—women saying things like, “I can’t do this,” or “That’s not what people our age do.” Somewhere along the way, we started believing that new dreams […]
Tag: life
A Summer Built on Books
Let me offer a gentle disclaimer: whatever path you choose for yourself or your children, I respect and support it. The ability to decide what works best for our families is a freedom I hold […]
June Is Here, and So Is the Pause Button
June is finally here. May, in all its chaotic glory, has officially earned its unofficial nicknames: “Maycember” and “Mayhem Month.” If you’re a parent, you know exactly what that means. It’s a whirlwind of end-of-school-year […]
The Power of Patience in Motherhood
Mothering is the kind of work that keeps me in a constant state of questioning. Raising two daughters in a world that claims progress for women while simultaneously restricting their worth and rights feels both […]
From Cowardice to Courage: A Journey of Self-Reclamation
My youngest has an extraordinary ability to shift from nervous to fearless. Even when she stumbles, she pushes through the embarrassment and shares her feelings with a vulnerability so unguarded, it overwhelms me. I think […]
The Forty Files 