Marriage + Relationships

Confession: When the doorbell rings unexpectedly, I go into ninja mode. I freeze. I tiptoe. A cold sweat breaks out on my forehead. Like Pavlov's pups, the ringing of the bell results in an automatic response from my kids--absolute...

Finding "mom friends" is one of the most challenging and valuable parts of self-care when it comes to being a parent. As an introvert, the thought of "mom dating" to branch out to find my mom friends sends shivers...

In the last 5 years, my husband and I have gotten married, made two international moves, had a miscarriage, bought our first home, and had 2 healthy wonderful daughters. And let me be the first to say, my love...

I sat in the parking lot bawling. Tears and snot cascaded down my face. I had just admitted my husband into a mental health facility, and all I could wonder was if I was doing the right thing. For him. For our family. For...

Over the weekend, I was at another kids birthday party. While trying to keep an eye on my little ones, I caught the eye of a familiar mom. This mom was familiar because I recognized her from my kid's...