Motherhood

The Best Part of My Day

Every night, right before he falls asleep, my son reminds me what it means to be fully present. He’s still a little lovey who fits in my arms—still dancing in that in-between place of baby and toddlerhood. Every time I hold him like this, just the two of us wrapped

Simple Ways I Stay Grounded in Motherhood

Grounded motherhood is the practice of mothering from a place of inner steadiness rather than constant overwhelm. It’s when your actions, emotions, and rhythms flow from a centered, rooted place instead of reacting to every noise, demand, or expectation around you. Motherhood can feel loud, fast, and full of expectations. Some

Why Romanticizing Motherhood Changes the Way You Experience It

Romanticizing motherhood isn’t about pretending it’s perfect.It’s about noticing that it has always been beautiful, even when it’s hard. Motherhood is ancient, yet the way we speak about it has rarely captured its softness, depth, or sacred ordinariness. But somehow the modern world tends to reduce it to survival mode:the

Why Puberty Blockers Raise Serious Concerns

In recent years, puberty blockers have increasingly been presented as a neutral—or even compassionate—medical intervention for children experiencing gender distress. They are often described as “fully reversible” and framed as a simple pause, something that buys time while a child figures things out. But when we look closely at human

The Character Lessons I Hope to Pass On: Inspired by Jamie Fraser

One of my favorite things about Outlander is the character Jamie Fraser. With the end of a series coming up, I thought a reflection on him was fitting. For context, I watch the show through VidAngel to remove the heavy intimate scenes and unnecessary exposure — things I don’t feel the need