Confession: I Really Dislike My BFF’s Kid
I promise I’m not a horrible monster. But deep down (way past my bubbly exterior), I really dislike my BFF’s kid. Too far? Oops. Well, stay tuned — I’m fixin’ to push it a tad bit further. Before I’m...
View ArticleThis Is What Emotional Abuse Feels Like
Emotional abuse screams the worst of the worst. With each ugly snarl, the perpetrated is knocked down just a little bit lower. It is insulting, and it is more than debilitating. This type of abuse is...
View ArticleThis Is The Sexting Scandal Parents Need To Be Aware Of
When I was younger, a sexting scandal completely ruined my high school experience. The first provocative photo I sent featured my incredibly, distinctive face (plain as day) and under-developed boobs...
View ArticleI Was An Amateur Night Stripper, And Here’s What Happened
Prior to bearing all five of my children, I was a wild child. My poor mom. She’s never smoked a cigarette in her entire life. Meanwhile, there was me. A rebellious, hungry for all the crazy things in...
View ArticleHow Modern Motherhood Can Be Downright Dangerous
Trigger warning: postpartum psychosis, suicide ideation My twins had just been released from the NICU, I was a brand new mom, my husband was learning how to be a dad, and I was trying to...
View ArticleWhat My Son’s Preschool Teacher Said That Caused Us To Never Return
My son struggles with sensory issues and anxiety, whereas his twin sister is the very definition of a social butterfly. I hate to admit it, but sometimes it’s hard to enjoy time spent with family when...
View ArticleWhy I’m Glad My Dad Left (Yes, Really)
To My Long-Lost Dad, I’m not even sure I’m able to recall the exact moment you left Mom and I for good. I vividly remember a time where your back was turned, Mom was on the sidewalk, and I stood...
View ArticleDear Husband: I’m Grumpy All The Time Because Of You
Why am I grumpy? Why am I in a bad mood? Why don’t I seem happy at times? Why am I so snappy? To put it candidly, it’s because of you, my dear husband. Because the weight of my world, our four kids’...
View ArticleMy Husband Was Supposed To Be A One-Night Stand
I’m not trying to shame my pre-motherhood self, but I used to be all about the “O.” You know the big “O” that I’m referring to. Pearl clutchers, try not to get blown away by my mighty and offensive...
View ArticleYes, I Have A Chubby Vulva — And That’s Totally Normal
When I told my mom I was writing this piece, she told me I was embarrassing and that I better not use my real name. She also told me I better not tell this personal story, but here I go anyway. I was...
View ArticleChildhood Bedwetting Is Hereditary, Not Lazy
When I was a child, I was a bedwetter until I was roughly 10-11 years old. Anything but sips of water past 5 p.m. wasn’t allowed because of potential accidents. Dairy milk, caffeine and chocolate...
View ArticleMy Extended Family Lives Close By But They Still Don’t Help
Sometimes I wish I lived back in the good ol’ days when one’s extended family was just an arm’s length away. Maybe then someone would help me when they hear my four kids crying, whining and bugging me...
View ArticleMost Parents Don’t Understand The Risk Of Positional Asphyxia In Infants
Trigger warning: child loss, SIDS With the latest Fisher Price Rock N’ Play recall, the controversy continues to thicken among parents regarding whether they will continue to use these baby rockers, or...
View ArticlePorn Has Changed My Marriage — For The Better
I was outside grilling shish-kababs with my husband while our kids were bouncing around like the jumping beans they are, when my phone buzzed with a text message from a good friend. “Call me. Jake and...
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