Guest Writer
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A Sinking Ship: Is My Marriage Heading Towards Divorce?
My marriage is crumbling and it's like watching a car accident happen in slow motion. I don't know how, when, or what happened. About...
Single Motherhood: My Life and Path to Becoming a Single Mom
There are some paths in life that you can choose, plan for and be prepared for, and then there are those paths that choose...
Welcome to Vermont. This is a Judgement-Free Zone
Welcome to rural Vermont. This is a judgement-free zone.
There are no Saks 5th Avenue or Prada stores around the corner but instead, you’ll find...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Kayla’s Directory
On a cool crisp fall day in 2012, I made my first ever trip to the Child Development Clinic. My son’s early intervention team...
Five Scenic, Stroller-Friendly Walks around Burlington
If you are like me, your baby loves to get outside but you can’t hit the hiking trails quite yet… so anywhere we go...
When We Feel Like We’re Drowning: How Cancer Changed My Perspective
Sometimes life grabs you by the nape of the neck, pins you up against a wall, taunts you to tears and jests at your...
How I Went From an Alcoholic to a Life Coach
{Disclaimer: We are working with Ginger B. Coaching to bring you this post.}
Hi! My name is Ginger and I am an alcoholic.
I remember the...
Suicide: Starting the Conversation Even Though It’s Hard
September was National Suicide Awareness month. I am going to level with you. I did not enjoy writing this piece.
Suicide isn’t fun to write...
The Surprising Perks of Being a Carless Mama
Walking down Pine St., singing to my son, who is happily watching everything from his perch on my back in his carrier. This cheery scene...
Why Eight Has Been the Most Bittersweet Birthday
My eldest daughter turned eight last month.
For me, it has been the most bittersweet birthday yet. Not because this birthday marked the end...
Why I am So Grateful for my Daughter’s Extracurricular Activities
My eight year old daughter tried some new extracurricular activities this year and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity this presented me...
Why?...
To the Women Who Give Birth Without Pain Medication
To the women who give birth without pain medication…
I salute you. I bow down to you. You are a fierce warrior.
With my first...
The Great Electronics Debate
Little people glued to electronics… everywhere I go.
"Oh that's so cute!" The elderly woman coos, as she walks by a baby in a...
This, but Not That: the “Best” Baby Gear, and What I Wish I Had...
In my first trimester, I had terrible nausea and vomiting. It was so bad, I lost fifteen pounds.
To keep focused on why I...