As a mother, you just keep on.

If you're a mom, have a mom, or know a mom, there's a chance you're familiar with those vivid and sometimes horrifying stories being swapped back and forth between women about how they gave birth. When moms rehash their labor/birthing experiences, there's usually a discussion about whether or not they had an epidural, a natural (vaginal) birth, C-section, and how long they were in labor for. Occasionally, you may even hear a somewhat competitive tone slip into these conversa

It's just one day.

I’m really the thief of my own joy sometimes.

I knew the day would come. The dreaded moment when my daughter would question the things I do in the bathroom, in front of the mirror, or in the shower. And it came. While I was showering, shaving my legs. My four-year old was in the bath next to me, looking through the glass door curiously. “Mama, why are you shaving your legs?” Ummm…… what do I say??? I want my daughter to be confident. I want her to love her body. I want to be a trident example to her as a woman who is str

Some of us may never actually say it — but we will think it.