I am done. It’s taken me 40 years, but I am done caring what other people think of me. I’ve been called beautiful; I’ve been called ugly. I’ve been called fat and I’ve been called skinny. I’ve been criticized for the way I sound and for the things I say. People have used every word in the dictionary …
motherhood
Learning To Put Myself First
As I sat in the salon chair waiting to be pampered, I took a good look at myself in the mirror. I looked like my normal self, other than a lack of make up showing off my tired eyes. But, that's typical for any parent--we are chronically exhausted. As the stylist appeared, I casually mentioned …
A Different Beautiful
I met Courtney Westlake shortly after my surviving triplet came home from the hospital. While our stories are very different, we share so much in common. We both faced the fears and emotions that come with a traumatic birth and Nicu experience. Her words of wisdom helped me tremendously as I …