There was just an article in The New York Times about this “blah” feeling that most of us have been experiencing recently. The other day on Instagram, I posted some beautiful words by Anneliese King and so many people commented that they could relate. I was told that what I was experiencing was languishing, but…
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My Favorite Things March 2021 – Self Care Edition
I’ve been loving writing my “My Favorite Things” posts for January and February! This month I’ve been focusing a lot on self care and self improvement – so for my March Favorite Things I decided to make it all about self care! Here are my absolute favorite things for pampering myself this month! (Hint –…
Life in a Time of Covid-19
Written By Michelle Dempsey-Multack / Masks for Heroes As of just a few days ago, the United States became the country with the most confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. More than China, more than Italy, yet somehow, not enough to even come close to the peak of this crisis. And a crisis this is. Whether…
Breastfeeding Tips For New Moms
Trigger Warning: This post shares breastfeeding information, but also mentions miscarriage. Breastfeeding. There is so much controversy surrounding breastfeeding. I feel fortunate that I was able to breastfeed both of my children. It wasn’t always easy. Far from it. Two weeks in with my first I cried in pain every single time he nursed. I…
A Letter To The Overwhelmed Mama
None of this is brand new information, but apparently for me I need to hear/read things a bazillion times before they finally click! I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with life lately (more on that later) and needed to implement some immediate changes in my life to be able to function. Take it one day at a…
A Letter To Myself: Miscarriage and Loss
Dear 6 years ago Me, You feel so sad. You are still emotionally recovering from your 3rd early miscarriage. And it was awful because you and your husband were visiting friends and their 4 month old baby out of town when you started bleeding. Starting a family was the only thing you wanted and you…