When I was 7, I was sexually assaulted by two teenage boys. It wasn’t as severe as some other people have experienced, but looking back I can see it was a pivotal moment in…
-
-
“Mommy, what does jail look like?” my sweet but sassy three-year-old daughter asked me from the back seat of the car the other day. I explained (based on nothing but clichés from bad movies)…
-
Hey Motherluckers, how I’ve missed you! Don’t get it twisted – I’ve been following along. I’ve been reading with you, laughing, feeling inspired and feeling a sense of belonging – exactly what the Motherlucker…
-
I remember being 6 months pregnant, sitting in a coffee shop with my parents, when a family friend asked, “When do you think you’ll have another one?” I almost spat out my tea. What…
-
Ok. I’m all about trusting your Motherlucker gut. I absolutely believe the best way to mother is the way that feels best to you. That aside? If your gut says “I’m ok with my…
-
If you’ve ever heard some mothers talk about running their households like a business, I’m sure you’ve all slightly judged them a bit with some side eye. I would be one of those judgy-wudgy…
-
I’m actually proud to live in such an open-minded time when you never actually know who the Joneses are. Are they Mr. and Mrs.? Mr. and Mr.? Mrs. And Mrs.? Whoever the Joneses are,…
-
For some people, hearing the word stepmom makes them cringe. I don’t know why this happens. Some people blame it on Disney, some people say it’s from “personal experience,” some insinuate it’s because of…
-
When we first decided to start a family, I was sure my husband and I would make the most epic parents. Overconfident? Maybe just a little. I did, after all, have my BA in…
-
Remember when a dropped pacifier or toy was instantly whisked off to be sterilized? When food could barely touch the plate, never mind the floor? When hands were washed then sanitized before holding baby?…
