Being a parent isn't comparable to loving your significant other or your own parents. The love that is born as soon as you become a parent, is indescribable, which I am sure I'm not the first to tell you that. Do you know what no one prepared me for though? The absolute guilt and betrayal I felt to my first born when her sister was born. No One Tells You I went months and months stressing, asking myself "How will I have room in my heart for two when I feel like my first takes up my whole heart" She literally did. I could not fathom loving anyone or anything else, because my heart was fully ... Read More...
My Hypothetical Mommy (Moms everywhere before kids)
I have to laugh at myself and give my head a good solid shake. And as you read this, even if you are the purest and strictest of all moms, you will have a relatable moment. But, remember us before kids? When we would adamantly state that our future kids would never stay up late or never watch tv. They would never embarrass you with a tantrum in a store. How fucking funny is that shit now? I look back at that woman fondly as my “hypothetical” mom self. So, in light of mom shaming everywhere, I am going to shame myself. Because for 1, shaming is horrible and I believe a form of bullying and ... Read More...