Climbing out of the Postpartum Depression Trenches
It happened while on family vacation this summer. Walking around the fourth floor of the beautiful Lego House and surrounded by happy kids and excited parents, I silently wondered the best way to...
The Year I Said Yes to my Health
I imagine the situation I’ve been in for the last few years isn’t totally uncommon for moms. Since I had my first child, I stopped taking care of myself.
But I imagine that...
How Do You Say Goodbye?
My grandmother passed away recently. She was opinionated, strong, stubborn at times, but boy did she have a heart of gold. She gave to many charities including the Second Harvest food bank on a regular...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by LCMC Health Urgent Care.
A Mom’s Cheat Sheet to Get Hassle-Free Holiday Healthcare
Between school parties, holiday shopping, and family gatherings, moms in New Orleans know the holidays can feel like a marathon. The...
My Kids Completed Their First Triathlon
Every now and then, something in life happens that reminds you of what children are truly capable of. For me, it was watching my kids finish a triathlon.
The annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon in...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Children’s Hospital but is an authentic first hand account. It was written by Summer Vinet, a parent whose child receive treatment at Ochsner Children's Hospital New Orleans.
A Mother’s Experience Supporting Her...
The Loneliness of Pregnancy Loss
I have long struggled with the idea of writing publicly about my multiple pregnancy losses. Not because of the stigma or sensitivity surrounding the topic, but because I just didn't quite know what I would...
I was at the soccer field this weekend, walking from my son's field to the concession stand when I glanced over at another game taking place. My vision focused just in time to watch a goal sail past the...
Carrying a Death Sentence :: My Terminal Pregnancy Story
Five years ago, I received devastating news. While sitting in a dark ultrasound room, my world was suddenly rocked. I would eventually become a statistic – one of the between 10...
Motherhood is unpredictable, and we’re often faced with challenges we could have never expected. Never did I imagine that two out of my three children would have multiple severe food allergies. We were very suddenly thrust into the food...
Cancer Sucks :: Supporting Families Beyond GoFundMe and Meal Trains
A cancer diagnosis can turn a family’s world upside down, bringing physical, emotional, and financial challenges. While GoFundMe campaigns and meal trains are well-known and incredibly helpful ways to support...
I was Diagnosed with ADHD at the Age of 41 After My Life Fell Apart
To say I was shocked to be diagnosed with severe ADHD at the age of 41 would be the understatement of the year. I was not one...
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet" - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
It's been eight years since my PTSD diagnosis. Healing is a hard, exhausting journey. But it is also abundantly rewarding.
As a survivor of trauma, the thing I was always...
The Lingering Effects of Hurricanes
Like so many across the country, especially those of us who have been through a major hurricane, I have been deeply affected by what has happened to the people in North Carolina and several other...