Is Nothing Sacred? This week, I am struggling. Struggling to stay grounded in the face of all the negative world events and the feeling that the safety and sanity of our institutions is being undermined. I am feeling soul sick about how we as a country and as a species are holding ourselves and the… Continue Reading
Honest Mamas is a socially conscious, women owned and operated business that, in addition to being a website devoted to the well being of mothers everywhere, considers itself a forum for social advocacy. This summer, the Honest Mamas team was invited by Traci Ruble, founder of Psyched in San Francisco, to collaborate on a video… Continue Reading
It is not easy being a human right now. Turn one way – BAM! A new terrorist attack on innocent civilians. Turn another way – BAM! People of color being targeted and terrorized on our streets by those sworn to protect them. Turn yet again – BAM! Your own privilege (or lack of privilege) slaps… Continue Reading
Another dirty diaper. Another missed nap. Another tantrum on the way out the door. Another day with no alone time. Another mess. Another evening exhausted when you thought you’d have energy to read your book. I don’t know about you but this is a short list of some of my motherhood challenges. And being a… Continue Reading
Here, Traci Ruble, LMFT, courageously offers insight into how we, as mothers, relate to our social environments—the constructed, patriarchal norms we face and internalize; the rage that arises when we “other” ourselves and/or our community; and the tension and suffering that arise in the fight to reclaim our authentic sense of self. Traci shares the… Continue Reading
The realities of motherhood are many. Some, the infants in our arms for example, are concrete: easy to see, touch, feel…but others, less so. In November, I welcomed my second child: a daughter. As I relearn, an learn anew, what it means to have an infant, I am struck repeatedly by one very potent reality… Continue Reading
Honest Mamas teamed up with film maker Julia Maryanska to create this tribute. Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible and amazing women from all around the world in different circumstances who mother with fierce and courageous hearts each and every day. It’s time to celebrate and honor you. It’s time your voices are heard. What… Continue Reading
In line at 10:30 pm at the A & P, I stare at my items on the conveyor belt. Three types of milk. Yogurt bars for the lunch box. Stool softener and cranberry juice for my oldest—the reason I am here. The pediatrician supposes his chronic constipation is causing his growing colon to intrude on… Continue Reading
While dressing for the day on a recent morning, the realization hit me like a ton of bricks. My jeans are “Mom Jeans.” They are roomy, comfortable, dark wash, and high-waisted enough that when I lean over or sit on the floor I don’t expose myself. Momentarily, I was filled with shame. What had become… Continue Reading
Try remembering the acronym C.A.R.E. when times get tough: C = Compassion Please try to have compassion for yourself in the moment. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world and there is no such thing as “leaving the office.” Try to remember that when you are tired and triggered, you are vulnerable.… Continue Reading
