Today is National PTSD Awareness day. I know what you might be thinking, "there's a day for that?" And yes, there is. While I am aware that PTSD affects more than just some Veterans (read: some, not all), PTSD is real, complicated, and frustrating. Around 70 percent of people in the U.S. have experienced some type of highly traumatic event at … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Baby Time
Raise your hand if you sometimes show up late for an important event or moment... Raise your hand if you have been tardy to work, class, or church... Raise your hand if you run on "baby time..." That's me. On baby time. I am a planner. Always have been, at least for most of my adult life. I like a schedule and a routine. Does it always go as … [Read more...]
Mommin’ Ain’t Easy
This morning I'm typing this blog post from my phone, in my recliner, with a little six week old boy across my chest. I have put him down twice this morning. Once to go to the bathroom and once to make myself breakfast. Those two moments ended with massive crying spells. You know, the ones where babies (or kids) turn red, have a quivering lip, and … [Read more...]