I protect my ex, the father of my child. I do. I keep the world from knowing the truth about him because by protecting him, I protect my child. I know I am not the only mother who does this. I have had conversations with many mothers who have very similar stories. The thing is, […]
A few years ago I saw this meme “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” I chuckled because while we are responsible for our own happiness, if we surround ourselves with people who don’t have our best interest in mind […]
The last few years have taught me a lot on the importance of self care. Especially as a mother. When you become a mom one of the first things you do is lose your self identity. You are no longer you, you are “mommy.” Next thing you lose is your time for yourself. After than […]