Blocked, deleted, and called a racist

Blocked, deleted, and called a racist

The past few days have been filled with strife for the nation. There have been countless peaceful protests and horribly, there have been terrible riots and violence. It’s been awful and unproductive. I’ve posted on my personal social media pages several times that violence and rioting had no place in this protest—no matter who you …

#TuesdayTruth:  Things I wish someone had told me about “after delivery” and life as a new mom.

#TuesdayTruth: Things I wish someone had told me about “after delivery” and life as a new mom.

I was recently in the office break room with a colleague of mine and the subject of nursing came up. We discussed how shocked we were that it wasn’t as “easy” and “common sense” as the world would have you believe. My colleague talked about being so discouraged after the birth of her first baby …

Tuesday Truth:  Angry and Hurt Moms Cause Angry And Hurt Kids

Tuesday Truth: Angry and Hurt Moms Cause Angry And Hurt Kids

A few days ago I had a terrible mommy moment.  I was tired, exhausted, and frustrated.  I was attempting to get out the house on time for a certain event and the children were not cooperating.  One had “forgotten” how to put on her shoes.  Another refused to leave without her lovie.  The littlest screamed …