Category: Reflections

  • Holding Him Close: Parenting Through Sickness and Storms

    Holding Him Close: Parenting Through Sickness and Storms

    Our son was already sick when a storm rolled in last night—and suddenly, our night became about more than symptoms. It became about presence. This post reflects on parenting through illness and fear at once, with blankets, cuddles and quiet love. Sometimes, just being there—tired and imperfect—is enough. And sometimes, it’s everything a child needs.

  • Mothers Supporting Mothers

    Mothers Supporting Mothers

    Motherhood isn’t meant to be done alone. From a stranger’s kindness at Costco to the quiet support of family, this reflection is a reminder that moms need each other—and that help often arrives in the most beautiful, ordinary moments.

  • Molding Identity: A Mother’s Journey Through Clay and Presence

    Molding Identity: A Mother’s Journey Through Clay and Presence

    In this piece, I share how a simple Mother’s Day outing led me to rediscover a part of myself I’d left behind. Through ceramics, motherhood, and mindful play, I’m exploring what it means to create space for presence—and reveal a more balanced life.

  • We Survived Another Day

    We Survived Another Day

    Parenting a spirited toddler while navigating recovery, screen-free intentions, and the daily whirlwind isn’t easy—but it’s sacred in its own messy way. This is a reflection on the exhaustion, the laughter, and why “we survived another day” means more than it seems.

  • The Guilt of Resting: A Sick Mother’s Quiet Reflection

    The Guilt of Resting: A Sick Mother’s Quiet Reflection

    What happens when a mother has to rest—but can’t shake the guilt of not showing up? This quiet reflection offers an honest look at illness, recovery, and the emotional weight of letting go, even when it’s necessary.

  • Finding Fiesta in the Little Moments

    Finding Fiesta in the Little Moments

    Our Fiesta didn’t go as planned — but it turned out just right.