I didn’t realize how necessary it was to break free and get away until a friend’s recent visit presented me with a rare opportunity to escape my house, family and #momlife. This was the first time in four years I spent the night away from my children – other than giving birth to their sibling […]
Woman Dumps Body-Shaming Boyfriend and the Internet Is Applauding
How do you know you’re in a relationship with a dickhead? Well, one obvious red flag is having a partner who criticizes your physical appearance followed up with a threat of losing attraction. This situation may be foreign to some, but for 23-year-old Shelby, this was her crushing reality as of late. Shelby shared a […]
Condom Snorting Is a Thing And We Wish This Were a Joke
Leave it to teenagers to stick condoms up their noses instead of on their penises. What a time to be alive, amiright? If you’ve glanced at social media in the past day or two, you’ve more than likely come across viral videos depicting teenagers snorting condoms as part of a so-called “condom snorting challenge.” Yes, […]
You’re Not a Better Parent than I Am Because You Do Things Differently
I can’t do it anymore. I can’t sit back while scrolling through my news feed only to read some crotchety goblin spew judgments with a side of snarky remarks – or worse, overhear some ignorant moron in close proximity declare and protest their unwelcomed severe dissatisfaction about another parent. From what parents do or don’t […]
A Boyfriend’s Plea For Help Buying Leggings Has The Internet Laughing
Ahhh, the age-old tale of sending your partner to the store with the simple task of picking something up only to have it blow up in your face. This all-too-familiar story is one many of us with significant others have had the displeasure of experiencing on more than one occasion. And, if you’re this lucky […]
No, I Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day. Yes, I’m Happily Married.
While dropping my little one off at school, I couldn’t help but notice the parade of balloons, flowers, tiny stuffed animals and other assorted celebratory knick-knacks making its way into the building. All I could think was, Awwww, ain’t that cute, while reminiscing of a time long ago when Valentine’s Day meant something. As my […]
Third Pregnancy Blues
I’m officially over being pregnant. I was over it long before seeing that plus sign appear on the test strip. This is my third pregnancy in a little over three years and it feels like I’ve been pregnant forever. Some people love being pregnant. Me? No, I most certainly do not. If one more person tells me to enjoy […]
Breastfed Blowouts Are No Freaking Joke
It’s amazing how interesting poop becomes once you have children. Upon the birth of your first born, it naturally becomes socially acceptable to discuss shit in the greatest of detail. The other day I found myself casually discussing baby crap with a nice stranger at the bank. From the color to the texture to smell […]