I have a love/hate relationship with Mother’s Day. Hate may be too strong, but I’ve never really been a fan of “hallmark” holidays. On top of that, for years I was in this awkward place of being a mother, yet not having any of my children here on earth to celebrate with. A place where family and friends may not Continue Reading →
A few months ago there was a motherhood challenge making its way through social media. Mothers posted a collage of pictures that make them happy to be a mom then tag and nominate other moms to do the same. Although I was not nominated, I have decided to partake. [Picture 1: Taken on Labor Day Week 2012 at Alki Beach. Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day is bittersweet. My relationship with my mom has had it’s ups and downs so honoring her doesn’t always come naturally. On top of that, my own identity as a mother is different than what I thought it would be at this point of my life. And to complicate matters even more, my mom had six miscarriages before my Continue Reading →