YorVen/E+/Getty Images I’ve counted myself lucky that, as a mom of a teenage boy, I still have a steady supply of hugs from my kid. My son is tremendously affectionate, and while I’ll always respect his need for space, so far he’s the same beloved little barnacle he’s always been. But it seems that not...
Johner Images/Getty It’s noon, and I just woke up. Again. I’m sure some people would see this tidbit and scoff or judge. Well, this message is for you. As a mom who works and goes to school full-time, who barely has a "village" but is doing the best I can, this is what my life...
Instagram / @find.food.freedom Parenting is a lot of things, but it’s not easy. Despite what inspirational Instagram accounts might tell you, it’s not always rewarding, either. A lot of the time, it’s just plain hard. And, frankly, it’s easy to start resenting the thing that added a whole lot of stress to your life, as...
The Trevor Project Too often, faith and queerness are seen as diametrically opposed identities that cannot coexist. You’re either Christian or gay, Muslim or trans. But the intersection of faith and sexuality is not only a place where a person can thrive, but an opportunity to come together with those in both communities. A new...