Motherhood

Small humans, small hours, and the strange new shape of a life.

MOTHERHOOD

No One Told Me.

2026-06-28

This morning, I came across a video where someone was talking about how marriage is difficult and how no one told them this while they were growing up. I found the topic very interesting, so I decided to watch it to the end. I agreed with everything they said until the 20th minute. The person mentioned in passing that when they were growing up, they watched their parent go through something very similar.

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The Second Time: On the closing of Grady Memorial’s maternity ward

2026-06-23

I was scrolling through Chrome last night when I saw that OhioHealth was going to close the maternity wing at Grady Memorial Hospital. The unit is scheduled to close on July 31.

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It's BLIPPI.

2026-06-12

My daughter loves watching Blippi. She watches him without any distance or analysis and enjoys every minute of the show. She laughs when he laughs. She points...

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Oopheliaaaa

2026-05-24

Ophelia — The Lumineers

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Je Suis Très Fatiguée

2026-05-09

I recently asked why I am writing. I am stuck between a world of understanding and clarity but my emotions don't fit. The writing has been a way to escape this...

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I Am Very Concerned About This Woman

2026-05-05

I am four months old. I have very few concerns. Hunger, sleep, and wet diapers. She knows. I was there when she got the instruction manual. The nurse told her...

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