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Only the Strong Survive - FAKE NEWS
As I sit here on this grey, rainy day, I reflect on all I’ve been strong through. Alcoholism, infertility, anxiety, depression, IVF, pregnancy, childbirth, being a mom of twins, working full time, recovery. Yes, I am strong as hell. But that doesn’t always serve me so well, now does it. I’m dealing with work situations... Read more »
I think I have a problem with drinking
I get this a lot. From friends, family, friends of friends, co-workers, people who read my blog and write me to share their stories. People say, “I don’t know how to start this so I guess I’ll just say, I think I have a problem with drinking”. If you were to look in my inbox... Read more »
In Sickness and In Health
IT HAS BEEN A MONTH. Our boy started feeling lousy and also somehow hurt his wrist. A few days later, his fever was spiking and at the urging of our neighbor and trusted confidant for all things kids, we went to urgent care. We had them both swabbed and sure enough, TWIN STREP THROAT. Twins... Read more »
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Guns and the Definition of Insanity
I was texting with a mom recently about a play-date we are arranging and it never ever escapes me that I have this conversation now pretty regularly with other parents if we are visiting or they are visiting our home. This is not our parents playdate. Hell, our parents didn’t even know what a playdate was,... Read more »
A Pep Talk for the Fear-Filled
I am all up in my feelings today about something I’m doing tonight. It’s the first time I’m doing this thing that has been in the works for months and I’m nervous, fear-filled, insecure, excited, honored, hopeful, inspired, and well, a little nauseous. I want to back out. I want to cancel. My default is... Read more »
Everything is terrible! Here is some good stuff to counter balance the horrors
I watched Patton Oswalt’s new stand up recently. It was really good. I cried and laughed and shook my head and marveled at how he can turn his pain and laughter through pain into something we can all relate to. Among his many gems he did a bit about “I wonder how many AA chips... Read more »
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DO IT ANYWAY - Listening to that Small Voice
When do we lose the courage to speak out about what we need? What’s right and wrong? At what point do we become complicit? When do we stop asking for help for fear of perceived weakness? When do we lose the ability to speak our truth without fear of repercussion? When do we stop honoring and... Read more »
Bottle Spotting Bingo
There’s this sick game I play and maybe you do it too. It’s probably mostly alcoholics like me who can spot a bottle a mile away. Like a twisted game of booze bingo. And then I make up stories of the people who left them there. The discarded. The self medication aftermath. Is there a reason... Read more »
Why do moms think it's ok to scare the crap out of first-time pregnant women?
I had a conversation at preschool drop-off this morning about pregnancy and delivery. We have these conversations a lot lately because our favorite preschool teacher is pregnant with her first baby. As is warranted, she’s scared and excited and feeling all the feelings we all do as her delivery date approaches. She said that her... Read more »
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10 Foolproof Steps to Make a Mom Friend
I MADE A MOM FRIEND TODAY! Because I am now an expert at mom friending, I shall give you 10 foolproof steps to make a mom friend. You’re welcome. Pay close attention to social media. When you see pictures pop up on a photographer’s page (who took your family pictures too!) of a cute family that... Read more »
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