Motherhood

13 thoughts for 13 months of motherhood

The first thing that surprises me is the bleeding.

Oct 30, 2024 •

The fear of being boring

On writer's block as a mom

May 21, 2024 •

What I know so far about motherhood

On my first Mother's Day

May 12, 2024 •

Leaving the baby for the first time

Virgin pina coladas on repeat

Apr 20, 2024 •

Why does loneliness feel so embarrassing?

Spoiler alert: we got sick

Apr 7, 2024 •

And getting high off NYC spring

Mar 31, 2024 •

The ache of seeing your baby in pain

Teething and eventual heartbreak

Feb 23, 2024 •

On ten different thoughts at once

Welcome to wonderland

Feb 16, 2024 •

On judging other moms

And asking for help

Feb 2, 2024 •

Getting honest about postpartum body image

And "bounce back" culture

Jan 26, 2024 •

I was afraid to admit I hated breastfeeding

On shame and cultural pressure as a new mom

Jan 18, 2024 •

Selfhood as a new mom

And leaving the house

Jan 11, 2024 •

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