As the rain sets in and fall officially makes itself known, it feels like the perfect time to sit down with a warm drink and catch up. This week has been full of life’s beautiful chaos — birthday celebrations, wild fall storms, and a deep sense of reflection about the world around us. The boys birthday is coming up …
There’s a kind of abuse no one talks about. The kind that doesn’t stop when you leave. The kind that hides behind custody exchanges, court orders, and polite small talk. The kind that smiles for the judge — and then breaks you all over again the moment the door closes. For one woman, escaping her abuser was only the…
Some friendships begin in the most unexpected places. For me, that friendship is with Molly, a woman whose life reflects both resilience and the pursuit of peace. As I launch a new column focused on celebrating women and amplifying their voices, Molly seemed the perfect person to begin with. At her core, Molly descri…
Domestic violence is something I’ve experienced myself. Having two young sons while living through it, I spent years trying to shield them — to protect their innocence and keep them safe from something no child should ever see. That’s why this case sits so heavy on my heart. The boys and I were lucky enough to walk aw…
Every Monday, I love reconnecting and reminding myself why I started this space — to share stories, celebrate women, and create a place where honesty feels safe. Over time, this little corner of the internet has grown into something so much deeper — a community where we show up as we are, with our scars, our laughter,…
October 10, 2025
Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” Has Major Hamlet Energy — And I Love It!
Last weekend, I was invited to go with a close friend and her four daughters — girls I’ve known their entire lives. Their excitement was contagious (mine and my friend’s too!). Being there, watching their joy, seeing the power of girlhood and confidence in full force — it reminded me how important it is to raise girl…
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen the same tired comments pop up online or overheard them whispered in grocery store lines. Someone mentions being on EBT or needing help feeding their kids, and immediately, someone else jumps in with, “But they’ve got their nails done.” or “But they wear makeup.” It’s alm…