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They Call Me Strong Because They Do Not Want to Call Me Unpaid Labor
People call mothers like me strong, but sometimes strong is simply the word used when no one wants to say unsupported, overworked, or unpaid. Family caregiving is love, but it is also labor. When systems depend on mothers to coordinate therapies, equipment, accommodations, transportation, and safety, praising our strength does not make the work disappear.…
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Letting Go of Good Mom Guilt
For a long time, being a βgood momβ meant juggling everything. This is a gentle reflection on energy, limits, and what letting go of good mom guilt looked like for me.
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3 Gentle Ways to Get Nature Exposure in Winter When You Canβt Tolerate the Cold
Winter can be a hard season when you live with chronic illness. These are three gentle ways to stay connected to nature during cold months, without forcing your body into pain.