Category: real talk.
This is where I keep it honest—no filters, no sugarcoating. Real Talk is a space for my unfiltered experiences with motherhood: the messy, the emotional, the overwhelming, and the beautiful moments in between. I share what it actually feels like, not just what it’s supposed to look like. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unsure, guilty, or completely in love all at once—you’re not alone. This is the real side of motherhood, and I’m not leaving anything out.
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If I’m aware, I can catch myself thinking, “I should be softer,” or “Why don’t I know the words to any nursery rhymes?” Or my personal favorite: “You should be speaking a foreign language to your baby right now.” (Spoiler alert: I only speak English) Why do we put this pressure on ourselves to be…
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There are so many things I wasn’t told before having my sweet baby daughter, Charlie. And I don’t mean the obvious things—like sleep deprivation or diaper blowouts (although… we’ll get to that). I mean the hair pulling- I love this baby more than anything- holy crap there’s no pausing this- part of new motherhood. The…
The Honest Mom Project 