Welp, it’s here. We’ve reached the time of year when we’re just sort of overrun with feelings. We still have a sugar hangover from Halloween candy, and we’re already stressed to the max about the holidays to come. In a word, we’re ~overstimulated.~ And when moms are overstimulated, feelings tend to go into overdrive. Some...
LordHenriVoton/E+/Getty Images When my ex and I separated 10 years ago, we were very clear about one thing: our kids would come first. They’d come before our feelings about each other, new partners, and any hurt, sadness, or mourning we had. It was important that our kids didn’t get caught in the crossfire of our...
@ allisonleighbenner / TikTok We all know the infamous stereotype of boy moms, right? Boy moms get a bad rep, and sadly, there is a reason there’s a stereotype. Some of the products of moms who raise only sons are not-so-great. They’re incapable. They’re entitled. They think they are God’s gift to the world because...
TikTok There is little in this world more frustrating than feeling diminished. And if you’re a mom, then there’s a good chance you’ve probably been told at some point “You really need to relax.” The handful of times I’ve heard this (mercifully it hasn’t happened a lot) it’s annoyed me to the point of madness...