Chelsea Myers
Chelsea (they/them) lives in Franklin County with their partner, two daughters, one cranky cat, and one rambunctious pup. As an LGBTQIA+ person, their pride lies in being an ally and raising compassionate kids who embrace acceptance and empathy. They have spent most of their life working with children and families in Special Education and volunteering at a Pediatric Oncology Camp. They are a fierce mental health advocate with a primary focus on postpartum mental health disorders. They are currently doing the stay-at-home-mom thing while also hosting a podcast called Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health.
In their spare time, they love to read, listen to music, sing, go on road trips, and bake just about anything! They enjoy being at home and find happiness in canceled plans, late morning breakfasts, and cozy moments with their family on the couch.
Nonbinary Parenting: My Pronouns, Their School, My Truth
I’m a nonbinary mom raising kids in Vermont, and while that means a lot of joy and self-discovery, it also means navigating a world that's still catching up with nonbinary parenting. I show up at school drop-offs and parent-teacher conferences as myself, a nonbinary mom, and often that can throw people off. So, I'm writing this for those who are curious, those who care, and those walking a similar path.
Taking Action and Maintaining Sanity in a Chaotic Political Landscape
It’s taken me a while to be able to sit down and write because, just like you, I’m an overwhelmed, overtired, and overstimulated mom...
Making Joy in Darkness: Christmas Came Early
“I’ve decided today is Christmas,” I said to my spouse, who was still bleary-eyed and thought he must have misheard me. “Ok, it’s not actually Christmas, but we’re going to have joy in this house today.” I explained.
How to Mom Disabled: Lessons in Acceptance
I became disabled shortly after the birth of my second child in 2022. Learning how to mom disabled is an ongoing process.
Acute postpartum...
Nonbinary Mom in a Woman’s World
For as long as I can remember, I’ve known that I didn’t fit into a specific gender mold. Born genetically female, I never quite...
IUD Risks and Complications: My Doctors Never Prepared Me
IUD removal was not supposed to be a complicated procedure.