An Assortment of Thoughts and Experiences
I stared out of the window for hours. What began as an occasional snowflake floating through the wind shifted into an onslaught of white furry, creating a mixture of ice and snow that covered everything in its path. By morning, I knew icicles would be ready for the taking as they were already beginning to … Continue reading Puppy Love
June 4, 2008. I was 15 and having the worst day of my life. Over a decade later, it is still the worst day of my life; over a decade later, it feels like it was only yesterday that I found my brother unconscious. My birthday was the previous day and much to my surprise, … Continue reading Overdosed and Overwhelmed: An Account of My Brother’s Overdose, Part 1
I was mortified. I brought my boyfriend to a family cookout and there was my dad, trying to feed him a disguised chili dog. Spoiler alert: the contents inside the bun were left by a furry friend. My cousin, possibly not wanting to have to stomach the outcome or perhaps knowing that our relationship would … Continue reading The One With The Boys in Between
I was stunned. I wanted the results to be negative, but of course, they weren't. I was at the hospital ready to give birth to my second child and there I was, COVID-19 positive. The nurses quickly left our room and before I knew it, we were isolated. I felt anxious that they would take … Continue reading My Newborn and I Tested Positive for COVID-19
I left work and found my husband on our couch staring ahead into a future that was unknown for us both. I looked down, lightly touching my pregnant belly and then sat down, pulling his head into what little space was left available in my lap. I wanted to be the unwavering source of support … Continue reading The Sound of Silence
I shaved my head when I was twenty-one. I can remember the excitement that ran through my body the moment the clippers made contact and hair fell around me. My hair reached far down my back, and within five minutes, it was gone. I looked out at the faces around me, seeing family members and … Continue reading Twenty-One Candles
It's hard to believe that it's already November as we head into our eighth month of the global pandemic while simultaneously witnessing a battle over ballots . This month, I had planned on going into a few different things that I'm truly grateful for, but there is a weight that comes from celebrating when so … Continue reading Thank U, Next
I had a hard day, but to be clear, I’ve had a lot of hard days. Just a few weeks ago, I left to go to work and within an hour I received a phone call from my disgruntled husband. Since the beginning of the pandemic, one of us has been working from home while … Continue reading Why We Need to Stop Comparing Stay at Home and Working Moms
Sun rushes through my window attempting to wake me from the nightmare that was taking place within my life. I was dreaming of my birthday and how my brother, my best friend, made sure to see me. That even through the growing struggles of adolescence that we were facing, he still came to celebrate. I … Continue reading Dream
Her kicks have become a comfort for me, like fresh air after a day indoors. They come at random times, but I've noticed how strong she's gotten. One morning after just waking up, I continued to lay in bed with my hand over my stomach, feeling her movements. I think I'll always remember that morning; … Continue reading The Pregnant Blog
In Between the Margins 