[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Crystal Cook of The Qwiet Muse It could be a funny story, but it isn’t. I’ve only shared it with a few, and while I’ll admit to putting a humorous spin on it a time or two — you can make something sound less awful […]
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23 Reasons to STOP Telling Us You’re an Introvert
By Michelle Riddell If you have internet access, chances are you have taken one of those self-diagnostic tests for the latest health syndrome or personality disorder. Don’t be ashamed—we all have. Most likely you tested positive for whatever it was because, quite frankly, everyone does. If you remove eggs from […]
My Trip to the Therapist: Mindfulness or Mindbend?
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Julie Walthers of Ghost Editorial I found a woman through an online portal for psychologists. She had everything I was looking for: Her office was nearby, she took my insurance, and most importantly, she had an open appointment almost immediately. This therapist had also indicated […]
In the Stillness: Rest and Healing Before Tomorrow’s Climb
By Jenny Jones of Life’s A Polyp I typically find myself anxiously awaiting the new year and the changes it brings. A freshness and newness to the staleness of daily life. New challenges and goals set forth with endless possibilities. The excitement can be overwhelming. But not today. Today I […]
Accepting Help Feels Like Failing at Motherhood
I’m 7 years in to this parenting gig. I’ve grown, birthed, and nursed three fat babies. I’ve lived through having a 2-year old pee on the rug while I was nursing the newborn (many, many times). I’ve sent one off to kindergarten. I’ve flown on planes with them and […]
Do Cry, Little Guy: Letting Our Children Manage Emotions
By Tara Jordan of Book Birdie It’s dusk. Chilly. I’m holding my five-year-old son’s hand as we walk the streets of Boston. He’s wearing cleats, shin guards, and a neon yellow uniform. He’s number nine and proud of it. He’s also wailing. And has been since we started the mile-long […]
This Is Bulimia
By Jessica Cobb of Domestic Pirate There is a poison in my consciousness. This poison has seeped so deep into my mind that it feels like an intrinsic part of the woman I have become. “You look good; you’ve lost weight,” as if the disease in my brain is acceptable […]
The Journey to Happiness as a Stay-at-Home Mom
By Amanda Elder of Stay-at-Home Panda I never wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. I liked the working world, and I identified with my career. But before becoming a mom, there were issues I didn’t consider, like, who would watch my baby? How much would I bring home from my Caribbean island […]