Motherhood and Identity
Welcome to a space dedicated to the real, raw, and sometimes messy journey of mental health—where anxiety, fear, faith, and hope intersect. Here you’ll find honest stories and reflections about facing the unknown, managing anxiety, and finding peace amid life’s storms.
Whether it’s the quiet panic before stepping into something new, the challenge of calming a racing mind, or the unexpected joy found in reframing fear as excitement, these posts offer relatable experiences and practical tools that empower you to embrace uncertainty with courage and grace.
Expect thoughtful insights on meditation, grounding techniques, faith, and self-care strategies designed to help you navigate the mental and emotional ups and downs of everyday life. This is a place to find solidarity, inspiration, and gentle encouragement for your own mental health journey—because no one should have to face the storm alone.
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Motherhood Burnout: I Don’t Know How to Fully Rest Anymore
Sometimes while running errands I will sit in the car for a full 10 minutes before I get out to go into the store. It serves no real purpose. I’m not finishing an important phone call or scheduling something on my phone. The sound of silence is my comfort. I don’t set out to do… Read more
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The Small Luxuries That Help Me Remember Who I Am in Motherhood
Lately, the small things I crave most are the ones that help me feel like myself outside of motherhood. Joy looks different than I thought it would. Small luxuries I lust after… Espresso because it takes me back to cafes in Paris and a slower pace of life. Iced Tea from anywhere that I didn’t… Read more
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Losing Yourself in Motherhood: I Don’t Want to Disappear
Every Tuesday, I go to a high-energy dance class that somehow manages to kick my butt and lift my mood at the same time. But this particular Tuesday? I didn’t want to go. It had been a long week. My body felt tired. My motivation was gone. So I casually told my girls I was… Read more
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Wet Footprints and Messy Joy: Why You Should Reclaim Play
There are wet footprints all over my kitchen floor. Why? It’s sprinkler season, y’all. Sprinkler Season and “Hitting the Tramp” Earlier this month it was still a little too chilly for the pool, but my wild girls were all about that sprinkler life. A trampoline sprinkler, to be specific. My sweet friend got it for… Read more
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Maycember: The Most Overlooked Mental Health Crisis of the Year
The Mess of May, also known as Maycember. Everything happening at once. Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, School Ending, Field Day, Warm Weather Outings, Summer Plans, Graduations, Spring Sports, Dance Competitions. Burnout in Disguise May is when burnout comes dressed like celebration. It looks like joy—balloons, cupcakes, sunny field days—but underneath, so many of… Read more
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Hectic Parking and Heart Gratitude
Hectic Parking and Heart Gratitude: A lesson in letting go and finding peace in the present moment, no matter how messy it might be. Hectic parking situations—count me out. This is something I used to obsess about; it’s part of why I didn’t like to commit to events. It sounds so silly to say that… Read more
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Work-Life Balance: Juggling It All (Without Losing My Mind)
The Mess: Creating Work-Life BalanceWhen Irritability Creeps In The Mess: I’m feeling irritable and I don’t know why. Mama’s and wifey’s out there, have you ever found yourself in this space? No one in your family actually did anything wrong, but you are ready to snap just the same. I usually find myself in this… Read more