Even before I started transitioning to minimalism I had problems with gifts. I gave "needs" that were practical when my husband and family were hoping for "wants," and nothing would stress me out more than opening presents in front of other people. This custom still baffles me. Anxiety has been an ever-present guest star in... Continue Reading →
Instant Love
It took me three births to cry the moment I saw my newborn for the first time. When my first child was born, I was terrified. I didn't know what to do with him, how to hold him so he'd feel comforted, how to feed him. I did feel an instant connection with Jack, but... Continue Reading →