Writing is Healing for Children Too

Writing is Healing for Children Too
Your kid knows everything is not okay.
Published in Writing Heals on Medium
"She chose to wear a wig, because she lost her hair from chemo. Ellen, like her mother, had the Jewish breast cancer gene. Like her mother, she died young, leaving behind two children.

This was before gene tests, but the pattern was clear, and my own mother could only assume she was next."

My 1st grade journal, the day after my aunt died. (Author’s personal photo)

 

Nobody Warned Me About Having Kids

Will parenting make you happier?

 Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium.

Giggling kids covering their mouths Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash

 

No, Veganism Doesn't Kill Babies

No, Veganism Doesn't Kill Babies
But homemade formula can. TW: Child Neglect
on Medium

Sweet Baby in Cap From Pixabay

Married Red Pill: Teaching Men to Game Their Wives

Seeking connection through domination.

Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium

Fake Smile Photo by Sydney Sims on Unsplash

 

My Most Popular Medium Essay: Why “Online Yoga Saved My Marriage” went bigger than the rest.

My Most Popular Medium Essay
Why “Online Yoga Saved My Marriage” went bigger than the rest.
published in The Writing Cooperative on Medium

Stats page of my most-read Medium essay. Curated into Lifestyle and Relationships. (Personal Screenshot)

Do You Like Me? Check Yes, No, or Maybe.

Do You Like Me? Check Yes, No, or Maybe.
Will you be my 4th Grade Valentine?
Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium.

“DREAM BIG” Candy Hearts Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

The First Place We Lived Together

The First Place We Lived Together
375 Square Feet, on the 11th floor, in Seattle
A quit poetic remembrance of city livin' and lovin', published in P. S. I Love You on Medium

You and Me in the Bed You Made (Photo Credit: Author)

Are Disney Movies Still Problematic?

"So you other parents are like, Ummm, yeah, we know. We’ve known for — literally — years." 


Are Disney Movies Still Problematic?
Why did I wait so long to watch Frozen with my family?
Published in Art & Parenting on Medium.

Cinderella’s Castle, Disney, Photo by Park Troopers on Unsplash

Write About Your Trauma

Write About Your Trauma
And let the healing begin.
Published in the new publication Writing Heals on Medium.

The Healing Power of Journaling Photo by Carli Jeen on Unsplash

Cheating at Candy Land

Cheating at Candy Land
Rules were made to be broken, when the system itself is corrupt.
Published in The Ascent on Medium.

Candy Land Photo by John Morgan CC BY 2.0

How to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever

How to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever
Think more like a 4-year-old.
Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium.

Doughnuts with Fruit and Flowers Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

How I Publish Every Day About What I'm Passionate About

How I Publish Every Day About What I'm Passionate About
Organizing your writing, so it works for you
Published in The Ascent on Medium

Bright Colors and Emoji Balloons (Cropped) Photo by Lidya Nada on Unsplash

Mama, Why Don't You Wear Dresses Every Day?

Mama, Why Don't You Wear Dresses Every Day?
Fighting the patriarchy, one pant leg at a time.
I just published this on Medium.

Housewife Hell (Cropped) Photo by Marisa Howenstine on Unsplash

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

They say each snowflake is different, and we’re going to discover the truth.

Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium. 

Snow Day Photo by Slava Potik on Unsplash

Teach Your Kids About Badass Black Women

Teach Your Kids About Badass Black Women

Beyoncé videos and children’s books to teach intersectional feminism

I just self-published this on Medium.

Beyoncé Art — Cropped Photo by Brianna Santellan on Unsplash

"We need to teach our kids about slavery and civil rights, but we also need to help them see the rest of the picture: People of color are beautiful, powerful, smart, talented, and accomplished."

 

Happy Ironic Valentine's Breakup Day

Happy Ironic Valentine's Breakup Day
Heart-Shaped Tofu and Creamed Corn
Published in P. S. I Love You on Medium

Photo by Paco Rives Manresa — CC BY-SA 2.0