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My Son Is Cutting Himself – on Purpose
I wasn't ready for the news that my son is cutting himself. On purpose.
I was shocked when his middle school counselor called me one...
The Power of Love and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice
The arrival of February has always been special to me. It’s Black History Month and I enjoy the opportunities to celebrate our art and...
How Do I Talk to My Child About My Mental Health?
My daughter lined up her stuffies on the table at IHOP: a small plush leopard, a black panther, and a tiger. She then drew...
My Daughter Doesn’t Know We’re Broke
This evening, my front bumper went up on a curb as I exited a gas station. My night vision is horrible, and I’m still...
I Didn’t Know I Had Colon Cancer until I Had my First Colonoscopy
At my last physical my doctor told me I needed to schedule my first routine colonoscopy. My immediate reaction was that at 45, I...
I Am Ashamed of My Stomach: A Mom Reflects
My daughter leads with her belly. I’ve spent the past thirty years sucking mine in. She’s just about at that age this process will...
Little Patakha: Teaching Children to Celebrate Difference
When I moved to the United States from India almost 2 decades ago, the science geek in me thought I would be a lab...
I Achieved Financial Stability Selling My Own Products and You Can Too.
I've been a jewelry artist in Vermont for a little over 20 years. I have sold at various shops, markets, and craft fairs for...
Save Money with Meal Planning and Coupons
The rising costs of food can be a concern to any parent trying to provide for their family and trying to save money. Something...
I Started Lifting Weight at Age 48
I started lifting weight at age 48 because I wanted to tone up.
The program I used happened to include barbell work; in particular, what...
The Little Chickadee
At the beginning of the pandemic, my two boys were remote learning. I was working from home and trying to keep everyone smiling despite...
I Am a Motherless Mom
I am a motherless mom.
My mother was sick the entirety of the 8 years she was in my life. This led to frequent and...
My Daughter Is Worried That She’s Fat
My daughter was crying one night. What was wrong? She was worried that she is fat.
I was shocked that a nine-year-old would worry about...
Am I Racist? And Am I Actively Resisting White Supremacy, or Am I Supporting...
I am a mom to a biracial son and I struggle to write about my relationship with racism and white supremacy. I am trying...