The Alcohol GapI’ve been happily married for almost 10 years but this isn’t my first marriage. My first marriage was with someone I met in my early 20’s…Jan 9Jan 9
When Did Trick-Or-Treating Turn Into A Pub Crawl?Standing at school drop off, I overheard a few other parents talking about Halloween preparations last week. One was mentioning he would…Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
Alcohol is Not Required to have a Good TimeI attended a kids birthday party for someone in my son’s pre-kindergarten class. At a trampoline park, it was every bit the chaos you…Feb 10, 20211Feb 10, 20211
The Truth Is I’m Tired. But It’s Complicated.Honestly I’m just tired of all of it.Apr 26, 2020Apr 26, 2020
The Mental Load of Motherhood is Why Addiction is on the RiseIt’s the paradox of modern motherhood: “Go back to work 6-8 weeks after having the baby... Also, breastfeed for at least a year... Also…Apr 25, 2020Apr 25, 2020
In this Heavy Drinking Culture, We Can’t Have it Both WaysLook, I get it. Addiction and recovery are not “cool”. They will never be trending on social media. No one ever aspires to be the chick…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
My Ex was a Narcissist. It Almost Destroyed Me.I was 23 when we met. Young and naive, I fell fast for the techie with a fancy car and a job that required clothes to be regularly dry…Apr 14, 20204Apr 14, 20204
More Non-Alcoholic Options, PleaseThis weekend I went to a wedding at a friend’s house. As we chatted with fellow guests, my partner and I stood in line at the bar.Sep 26, 2019Sep 26, 2019
I Thought I was Leaning In… But I’m Really Just Falling ApartFrom the moment I got pregnant with my first child, it’s been a battle. A war. With my work, with my family, with my schedule, with…Aug 1, 20191Aug 1, 20191
