welcome to the journal
Stories and Support
for Women and Moms
Here, I write as both a therapist and a mom of three—but also as a woman who knows firsthand that our stories are layered and complex.
This space is for you whether you’re navigating fertility struggles, the identity shift of motherhood, the weight of the mental load, the grief of trauma, or the transitions of midlife.
Inside you’ll find a blend of personal reflections and practical tools—grounding practices, nervous system care, and honest stories that remind you: you’re not alone in this.
5 Grounding Practices I Come Back to Again and Again
As a therapist and mom of 3, I return to grounding practices daily to manage stress and overwhelm. From Cocooning to Breath Bridge, here are 5 simple tools to calm your nervous system and feel more present.
From Resentment to Reconnection: Our Real Story of Marriage After Baby
Marriage after baby is hard. Here’s our real story of how resentment grew, how motherhood changed our marriage, and the small steps that helped us reconnect.
When Postpartum Wasn’t What I Expected: My Story of Grief, Anxiety, and Becoming a Mother
Postpartum grief and anxiety are real. Here’s my story of joy mixed with sadness, the identity shift of motherhood, and how I found healing.
The Day I Finally Understood the Mental Load of Motherhood (and Why It Changed Everything in My Marriage)
Feeling exhausted even after sleep? The mental load of motherhood might be why. Here’s my story of discovering it—and how it changed my marriage.
Survival Mode in Motherhood: What It Looked Like for Me and How I Began to Heal
Survival mode in motherhood is real. Here’s what it looked like for me, and the simple practices that helped me begin to heal and feel calm again.
