Confessions of an Imperfect Mom

Confessions of an Imperfect Mom

by | Feb 4, 2017 | Acceptance

  Over the first few years of my child’s life, I tried to be the perfect mom, or at least what I imagined was perfection. I drove myself crazy and into depression, doubting my ability. I was so afraid that I’d forget how long it had been since I’d given her...

You’re doing just fine.

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Acceptance, Uncategorized

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE5KqmCfi9Y[/embedyt] When my daughter was a baby, I used to panic at the thought of being completely responsible for her well being. Yes, I played God. I placed an enormous (and unnecessary) amount of pressure on myself. Now...

Their Needs, My Needs

by | Oct 31, 2016 | Rest

Feeling resentful? Angry? When is the last time you slowed down to check your people pleasing meter? There’s nothing wrong with baking cupcakes for your child’s class or running errands for your parents or making crafts for the Christmas Bazaar. But when we say “yes”...
Permission to Breathe

Permission to Breathe

by | Oct 23, 2016 | Acceptance

You want someone to know you, really know you and accept you. Not just as a mom but as a person. But exposing yourself is scary. What will people think if they saw all the insecure and imperfect parts of me? The truth is that all of us moms look over our shoulder from...