On Finally Being the Rock

Life takes us sometimes, grabs us tightly around the waist, turns us upside down, and shakes us until we are mere shadows of what we once were. Then, just as abruptly, it sets us back in an upright and locked position, only without everything solidly locked back into...
Show, Don’t Tell: The Fine Art of Advocacy

Show, Don’t Tell: The Fine Art of Advocacy

Show, don’t tell. This is one of the greatest tenets any writer has drilled into them at an early age. Show, don’t tell. Show us the action. Do not describe the tree, show us the verdant ferocity with which it lived -through calm, sunny days as well as...
MORE Hopes and Dreams of PPD Survivors

MORE Hopes and Dreams of PPD Survivors

Earlier this month I shared with you some of the hopes and dreams of members of the Postpartum Progress Warrior Mom Battalion. Since then, I’ve heard from more Warrior Moms, so I wanted to share their words with you as well: “My dream is that OBs,...

It Is Okay To Not Be Okay During Pregnancy

Dear mama, I wanted to word vomit all over our Facebook group when I saw how quickly you backpedaled about not enjoying pregnancy.  I wanted so badly to share my story, but I knew it was not the time or place.  I am writing this open letter to you and all other mamas...