When it comes to new year intentions for moms, I’m doing something different in 2026. My social media feed is already full of transformation stories, new year goal posts, and promises of becoming a “better version” of ourselves. And honestly? I’m tired just reading them. Don’t get me wrong, I…
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5 Unexpected Ways Motherhood Made Me Better at My Job
I used to really worry that stepping away from work to become a mom would set me back. I thought I’d forget everything, that I’d just fall behind. What I didn’t see coming? That being a mom would make me sharper, more understanding, way more creative, and honestly… a better…
Matrescence: The Overlooked Transformation
Motherhood is often romanticized as a blissful, all-encompassing experience. While it undoubtedly brings immense joy, it’s equally important to acknowledge the profound transformation women undergo during this transition. This transformation, known as matrescence, is a journey as significant as adolescence but often overlooked and misunderstood. It’s like stepping into a…
From Cradle to Career: Soft Skills Every Mom Learns
Remember those carefree pre-mom days? Time seemed to stretch endlessly, allowing for leisurely grocery store strolls, where if you don’t hit every single aisle are you even really grocery shopping? Fast forward to motherhood, and suddenly that same grocery run transforms into a military operation executed between nap windows. This…
The Silent Struggle: Unveiling Postpartum Depression
Motherhood. A word often portrayed with images of sunshine, laughter, and overflowing love. But for many of us, the reality is different. Imagine a shadow lurking just beneath that picture-perfect ideal, a shadow called postpartum depression (PPD). It’s surprisingly common, yet rarely talked about especially within brown communities like ours….