Here’s the brutal truth no one likes to say out loud: Some of us didn’t get to be just kids. We were the emotional regulators, the peacekeepers, the unpaid therapists, the second parents. We weren’t mothered—we mothered. And while it made us strong? It also made us tired, hyper-independent, and sometimes unsure of what love…
When you grow up being yelled at—constantly corrected, blamed, or made to feel small—it leaves a mark. Even if your caregivers “meant well” or thought they were being strict out of love, chronic yelling doesn’t teach respect—it teaches fear. And the effects? They often follow you quietly into adulthood—in the way you love, speak, work,…
Transitioning from co-sleeping with my 15-month-old to separate sleeping arrangements was a decision filled with uncertainty and emotions. As a parent, the bond of sleeping close to my child was comforting, yet I sensed it might be time for a change. The changes that followed were both surprising and enlightening, reshaping not just our nights…
As parents, recognizing selfishness in grown children can be a challenging yet necessary task. It requires an honest reflection on patterns that might have remained unnoticed. By exploring these 18 subtle traits, you may find clarity in understanding your relationship dynamics and determine if you’ve been accommodating or simply observant. 1. They rarely ask how…
You don’t owe anyone your forever. Not if your gut’s screaming. Not if your soul’s shrinking. Not even if they’re “a really nice person” who brings you soup when you’re sick. Sometimes, breaking up doesn’t mean you’re cruel. It means you’re brave enough to stop pretending—and finally start listening to what you need. So if…
Boomers didn’t grow up with Google, safe spaces, or “emotional intelligence” in their curriculum. They got the slide rule, the Cold War, and some very confidently wrong life lessons—delivered with authority by teachers in polyester pants and perms. And honestly, I can’t help but chuckle at how many of those ‘truths’ quietly unraveled while no…
No one really knows what they’re doing — and that’s okay. The first time you become a parent, it’s equal parts love, fear, sleep deprivation, and Googling everything at 3 a.m. You’re learning as you go, trying your best, and (spoiler alert) still messing up sometimes. That’s normal — and often kind of hilarious in…
Parenting is a pressure cooker, and for Gen Z, reading to your kids isn’t always the storybook moment people pretend it is. You’re not lazy or heartless because you don’t want to crack open Goodnight Moon tonight. The truth is, there are a thousand invisible forces pulling at your attention, and sometimes, reading aloud just…
Let me just rip off the Band-Aid: having grown kids can sometimes feel like raising toddlers again—except now they eat your leftovers, question your opinions, and don’t text back. I said what I said. As a mom, wife, and woman who has lost count of how many times I’ve bitten my tongue at Thanksgiving dinner,…
Let’s take a stroll back to the 1950s—a time of poodle skirts, rock ‘n’ roll, and, well… some pretty questionable marriage advice. Back then, the idea of a “perfect” marriage came neatly packaged in rigid gender roles, unrealistic expectations, and a whole lot of silence in the name of propriety. Sure, it made for glossy…