Tag: relentless motherhood

• Relearning softness

  After years of defense… I grew up in confusion more than darkness. My childhood wasn’t all pain it was just uneven, unpredictable. A lot of second-guessing about where I belonged. At home, I was always quietly wondering: Is it safer with Mom today? Or Dad? I learned to read the room before I learned to trust it.…

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• When Fiction Isn’t Fiction (and You’re Still the Villain Anyway)

  Some men don’t write novels. They write cover stories. There’s a particular kind of audacity it takes to turn your failed marriage into fiction — to pour your truth onto the page, scrub it of names, and call it art. My sister’s ex-husband has decided he’s a novelist now. His “fictional” story centers on a…

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• Living in New Orleans as a Mother

  Living in New Orleans as a mom means sunscreen by the door, ponchos in the trunk, and a standing date with City Park, brass bands, and beignets. This is the honest, cozy guide to raising kids here—humid, joyful, practical, and yours.

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• Living in Portland as a Mother:

  Living in Portland as a mom means rain gear by the door, snacks in the car, and a standing date with parks, libraries, and green trails. This is the blunt, cozy, realistic guide to building a life here that’s grounded, kid-friendly, and still yours.

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• Therapy: Back on the couch (my couch that is)

  Going Back, back to Therapy, therapy. So, I went back to therapy. Not because I had a major breakdown (though, let’s be real, I’ve been this close a few times), but because I finally admitted to myself that I can’t do this whole “be everything to everyone and be me in the mix of it…

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• Podcasts That Feel Like Therapy for Burnt-Out Moms

  Burnout isn’t just about being tired — it’s about carrying too much, for too long, with no finish line in sight. For single moms, it’s working a full-time job and then clocking into the second shift at home without ever getting to clock out. It’s survival mode stacked on survival mode. That’s why I put…

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• Financial Friday:

  Ballin’ (Slightly) Bigger — A Toddler-Approved Weekend in Portland Under $75 I have been obsessed with making these little weekend plans for my son and I since I moved here from New Orleans, being able to be outside for the majority of the year is SUCH a game changer. So for this financial friday, because…

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• The Origin Story (but less g.o.t. & more or less basic)

  In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

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