It is 2022 and in reading this now, you have traveled far and wide in this past year. You have counted losses and gains in more ways than you can even articulate. May this be a reminder of how...
Why, as moms, do we think we have to be all things? On top of this, why do we expect that we can do this all with a perfectly cheery attitude and Insta-worthy home while keeping a regular exercise...
This may blow your mind, but my husband does not eat sugar. As in, no sweeteners. At all. No Truvia, no Stevia, no honey, no syrup, nothing. He used to get debilitating migraines every few weeks, and ever since...
In stepping into this holiday stretch lies the focus on gratitude. Many prompts will be passed around on ushering answers to, "What are you thankful for?" That question feels muted in this space where grief abounds all the more...
I have 4,029 photos on my phone. Sixty-seven of them aren’t of family, selfies or scenery. They’re words. There’s an album in my photo app dedicated entirely to grace-filled words.
When I read words that speak to my struggles, my...
T1D? What is that?
Type 1 Diabetes is a condition that affects about 1.6 million Americans, including my daughter. This autoimmune disease is when your pancreas peaces out, and pancreatic beta cells are no longer available to help control your...
I’m a worrier by nature. I try to look on the bright side. OH, HOW I TRY! But my imagination is robust and always ensures that my brain is filled with images of the many ways my loved ones...
*Before you begin reading this, know that it is incredibly personal, and ONLY about me and my habits. It is a confession, not a judgment. It is intended to keep me honest, not to vilify anyone’s likes, habits, or...
If you googled PCOS you will come across Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and a definition that states it is, "A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edge."
I am here to tell you, as a woman...
A friend, who is also a therapist and social worker, said something a few months back that has stuck with me. After several people and myself in our group text complained about our mounting anxiety, she interjected with a...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
