Being a mom today means juggling everything—meals, doctor appointments, emotional support, school calendars, birthday parties, and work deadlines. It’s not just physical exhaustion that weighs mothers down; it’s the mental load. This invisible labor of thinking, planning, and remembering on behalf of everyone else can...
I’ve spent a lot of my life holding things together—for others, for my clients, for my family. But the truth is, I don’t always have it together. This season has brought up grief, fear, love, old wounds, and deeper self-awareness. I’m sharing this not to...
My son has been calling me a “badass bitch” and a “mama gorilla” lately. Other people from the outside might not understand it or may even find it offensive, but I don’t. He says it with love and a smirk—like he’s proud. Like he sees...
Caregiving is often born from love, loyalty, and a deep sense of responsibility. But when that care becomes compulsive, all-consuming, or rooted in identity rather than connection, it may cross into codependency. Understanding the distinction can help caregivers reconnect with their own needs and create...