Midwest Mimi

  • The Privilege of Forgetting What Hunger Feels Like

    When SNAP benefits are delayed, millions of families face hunger again. We won’t go hungry, my family has helped when we needed it most, but so many people don’t have anyone to fall back on. This isn’t about soda or candy. It’s about dignity, belonging, and love that keeps showing up even when the world…

  • My Toddler Wears a Backpack Leash—and Why That’s Okay ❤️

    A few days ago, we took a quick trip to the mall. It was my wife, Thy, our daughter Raeleigh, Royce, and me. We all walked into the mall, each of us on our own two feet. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, but for us, it was practically a parade. Royce doesn’t normally walk…