Early this morning the smoke detector went off. Yada yada yada. My daughter did wake up. Which meant my me-time in the wee hours of the morning was taken away. Being that I am currently processing 30 years of trauma and personal growth and evolution, I kinda need my me-time—now more than ever! She refused … Continue reading Mama Needs Space
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Drop Everything, Your Child Needs You
One of the skills you learn to develop as a parent is stopping things in the middle of what you are doing. This is especially hard for someone like me who likes to wrap a pretty bow on everything I do. And while it's a great skill to be able to complete things, it's also … Continue reading Drop Everything, Your Child Needs You
The Flawed Equation of Being a Parent and Having a Career
You want to give 110% to your career, you want to give 110% to your kid. 110% + 110% = 220%. But you are one person, 100%. It's a flawed equation. I'm not saying it's not doable. Of course it is. But when it starts to get frustrating, remember it's not you—it's the situation. Don't … Continue reading The Flawed Equation of Being a Parent and Having a Career
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