Some days I’m not okay and I’m not trying to fix that. No I don’t need advice on how to not feel this way. I just need time to feel it. -Allyson Dinneen We are deep into the teenage years over here, with an 18- and 15-year-old. Some days are great fun, while others are sometimes […]
Emotional Reactivity
Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. -Margaret Wheatley Do you struggle to have hard conversations with others, especially loved ones? Do you tend to be more avoidant because you don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings? Do these behaviors lead to you losing yourself in relationships, and putting other people’s wants and […]
Beginnings and Endings Throughout our Lives
It is not always possible for me to choose love in the midst of challenging situations, but I can definitely try to soften—soften my voice, my touch, my opinion, and my timetable. -Rachel Macy Stafford I’ve had my share of transitions throughout my life. Many of them include moves, locally, within the US (Illinois, Maryland, […]
Connectedness in Motherhood
She knew this transition was not about becoming someone better but about finally allowing herself to become who she’d always been. -Amy Rubin Staying connected to yourself and others is a very important part of mental wellness throughout motherhood. This can also be very hard to do at times, especially during those many long, sleepless […]
Motherhood Guilt and Shame
Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. –Martha Beck There tends to be a whole myriad of feelings in motherhood including guilt and shame. So, what’s the difference between these two feelings? Mom guilts says, […]
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