Sometime in September, after I had given birth to my son and landed up in ICU after severe complications, my mother walked into my room in the intensive care unit and with one look I knew she was there to break the news to me. The cancer that was eating him alive had finally beaten…
Being a mom isn’t just about filling traditional roles of motherhood
One of the hardest things about being a new parent is figuring out the balance. You want to do everything perfectly but you also can’t let yourself go insane. I KNOW you know what I’m talking about. As a mom to be, I set out making sure everything was just perfect in anticipation of my…
The true measure of strength isn’t in never being weak
Lately, I’m just so tired. I feel like I have nothing in me to give to anyone. Nothing of any value really. I remember a time when I could write a post every day and the words would just flow. Right now, I’m running on empty and just feel like I need to put myself…