Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Netflix I’m no stranger to sacrifice. Since becoming a mom, I’ve kissed goodbye to big things like time, sleep, my pre-baby body, and money, as well as smaller things like a bowl of cereal when there’s only a little bit of milk left in the fridge. It can be frustrating...
From little niceties like trading small talk with the cashier at the grocery store to the big moments, like getting married or being the keynote speaker at your company’s annual conference, life is one long string of talking to and with other people. And when you’re a parent, it can often feel easier to reach...
Courtesy Lindsey Granger Title: Subtitle: From first steps to final goodbyes, the journey is what transforms you Watching my daughter Kynsley discover the world has been one of the most profound gifts of motherhood. There’s a kind of magic in seeing her eyes widen at a new landscape, hearing her giggle as she tastes a...
Dimensions/E+/Getty Images When I met my now ex-husband in in my early 20s, I wanted him to be my best friend. I wanted a partner to do everything with me, to be everything for me — a confidant, a sounding board for business ideas, and an antiquing buddy. I thought (naively) that that’s what a...