In high school, I remember the shirts that lined our hallways were full of inspiration: “If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.” ® Big Dogs “Just do it.” ~Nike “No Fear” ~No Fear Clothing Brand.....
I longed to be a mother for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I remember adults asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My response was always the same, “I’m going to be a mommy.”.....
For the longest time, I thought there were certain emotions I wasn’t allowed to feel—namely, anger. I also thought I was not allowed to have opinions or set boundaries...
I went for my morning stroll with overcast skies and a new found crispness in the air and I found myself wrapping my scarf tighter...
As you cradle me in your lap like a small child I feel the warm ember of delight growing in my belly...
