My Honest Take

  • My Grief Awakened My Soul

    My Grief Awakened My Soul

    We grieve as hard as we love. That’s how I knew just how much I loved my spirit babies. My miscarriages felt unsurvivable. They devastated my soul. They ripped my heart open. They left me shattered.  But I know now they also allowed me to rebuild. There’s no way past or over grief, there’s only Read more

  • Our First Time Apart: The Feelings Downward Spiral

    Our First Time Apart: The Feelings Downward Spiral

    Seventy-eight days. That’s 1,872 hours I had spent alongside my daughter, Olivia, since the day she was born. We survived so much together. COVID. Milk supply issues. Slow weight gain (and loss). Latch challenges. Late-night emergency calls to the pediatrician. Restless nights. Inconsolable crying. Blow outs. You name it. We were inseparable. So when it Read more

  • Why A Mother’s Voice Matters

    Why A Mother’s Voice Matters

    Thirty-three days ago, after nine grueling hours of utter exhaustion and unbearable pressure and pain, I was initiated into motherhood. I held my perfect baby girl, Olivia, on my chest and instinctively uttered the words “I love you” over and over again. She cooed. I cried. I felt overwhelming pride at the incredible feat we Read more

  • Healing the Heartbreak of Miscarriage—With Some Help

    Healing the Heartbreak of Miscarriage—With Some Help

    In just a moment, a single life-defining moment, my miracle was gone (again). The dreaded words no mother wants to hear pierced my heart and soul… “I’m sorry. There’s no heartbeat.” I couldn’t breathe. I shook. I wept. I felt hollow. My body cramped and ached. My heart ached more. I was left to grieve, Read more

  • The Inspiration Behind Mama Brain

    The Inspiration Behind Mama Brain

    You, daughter… …are my muse. I have such deep and profound gratitude for my darling daughter, Olivia, my precious rainbow baby. You beam with joy, play, and silliness my little wild girl, and you inspire mama to be better, shine brighter, and dream bigger. I love you forever. Stay wild. Stay free. Stay playful. For Read more

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