My relationship with my mother is complicated, to say the least.
You see, she is a drug addict and has been in a toxic...
There once was a girl who loved to be alone…and silence. She loved to have deep conversations with a small circle of friends and...
Most of us are very familiar with the concept of “once you have kids, say goodbye to romance.”
No, I’m not talking about sex. I’m...
“The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic…S-E-X! Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...
I married a great guy. He’s a likable husband. I should be proud of that. I am proud of that. But I'm also annoyed...
Having kids changes everything. It changes every aspect of your life and marriage, including sex.
After my second child was born, it took me...
My little brother passed away about four years ago. Every time I think about our complicated relationship, I think about our strange family tree,...
The Meaning of Valentine's Day
I don’t need a Valentine, a paper with a heart.
I don’t need some Hallmark words with baby Cupid art.
I don’t...
"The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic...S-E-X! Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...
I love running.
I may not be fast, but I enjoy running for long distances and pushing myself physically and especially mentally. As a mom,...
I think back to the days when my husband and I first met - when I would stare at his face admiringly for hours...
Dear Friends Who are Pregnant with Their First Child (or Who Just Had Their First),
It's Okay.
You and I might not have had a chance...
I’m not a big sports fan. I watch the Olympics, but not with any regularity. I tune into the World Series, maybe every other...
My husband, T, and I have been together for over five years. We have a four year-old son, a house, a joint checking account,...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
