identity

Life

I was laid off during my maternity leave—this is what I learned

Toss in a global pandemic, first-time motherhood and you have a cocktail for a lost identity.

Health & Wellness

7 ways to remind yourself that you’re more than a parent, mama

Being a great parent means we find ways to honor our other parts.

Life

No one human can be boiled down to a label, mothers least of all

I am wholly myself and wholly a mother but I am neither just a mom nor just myself any longer.

Life

I’m defined by fatherhood right now—and it’s been a huge adjustment

Becoming a SAHD has completely changed who I am.

Life

I plan on doing *this* to help me find myself again

5. Make some mom friends.

Life

Motherhood is: Wondering ‘When will I feel like myself again?’

The truth is, your definition of "myself" will change during this time.

Life

Motherhood is: Looking at myself and wondering, ‘Who am I?’

All of the elements of "self" came into question: my body had changed. Relationships were changing. I questioned my place in society, my work, contributions, decisions and balance.

Parenting

Happiness comes when we let our children decide who they are

It makes a huge difference. 

Life

I could have had freedom—instead, I had kids

Instead all of that—I have these three little gifts that I wouldn’t trade for all the money, flat stomachs and lazy weekends in the world.

Life

New mama, you just need to relax into it

I have to be willing to give up who I am to become who I want to be.

Life

Now is the time for your comeback, mama

Motherhood makes us stronger, therefore that comeback will be full of strength, passion and beauty.

Parenting

Being a stay-at-home mom taught me the gift of presence

Why are some of us so afraid to be stay-at-home moms?

Parenting

Motherhood is an identity crisis. Here are 5 ways to embrace the new you being born

New motherhood changes you in ways you’ve never even imagined.