My mom is alive, yet I am a “motherless mother.” You see, several decades ago, our relationship was fractured due to abuse. Not her abuse. Her boyfriend’s abuse toward me. My mom had no idea what he was doing...
I’m dreading August. The thought of it pops into my mind like a firecracker whose ashes then fall heavily on my heart. The thought of it makes my stomach turn over and my eyes fill up. The thought of...
Whether we work from home, we work out of the home, or we work within the home, we all work for one common purpose — to provide for and take care of our children. As moms, we wear many...
"Motherhood is a lifelong promise to protect and fight for your child. For some mothers, the greatest fight isn’t their own; it’s helping their child battle cancer." - Northwestern Mutual
As Mother's Day nears, most of us moms throughout Houston...
I'm in the thick of it. I work full time, and I have an almost three-year-old and a seven-month-old. I wake up exhausted, and I struggle to find the energy to get everything done each day. It's tough. The...
At 20 years old, I was sitting in the parking lot known as I-45 during rush hour and thought to myself, “I can't WAIT until I graduate, have an awesome job, and can afford to live in the city!”...
We all know that children are naturally curious. And when they see my son G, they often stare. I see your daughter eyeing his wheelchair, trying to mentally process why he’s her size but can’t walk. I see your...
There I was standing in the middle of the card aisle at Target with blueberries scattered all around me and a frantic, screaming 1 year old. A sweet lady on the same aisle quickly ushered her young girls to...
I dread swimsuit season. However, I am completely fine with my appearance. It’s my daughter I worry about.
Every summer without fail, someone comments about her body. And she's only five.
The first time this happened, we were at a resort...
For the last 5 years, my life has been consumed by this phenomenon called "Mommy Guilt." And I'm exhausted by it. And in the last few months, it has reared its ugly head more times than I can count. I...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (May 3-5)
May brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
