Originally published on Romper. When my daughter was born nearly five years ago, I was overjoyed. She was perfect: healthy,… Read more I Had PPD, But I Couldn’t Admit That I Had A Problem
Tag: Parenting
America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
This piece was originally published on Qz.com on August 16, 2016. Mila Kunis’ recent admission that she’s been shamed for breastfeeding… Read more America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
Becoming a Mother Made Me Even More Pro-Choice
Published on Rewire.News on May 2, 2016. Conservatives and conventional wisdom have told us that it’s only rash teenagers getting… Read more Becoming a Mother Made Me Even More Pro-Choice
6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Is Like Running for President
Published on ScaryMommy.com today. I can’t pretend to know what it’s like to run for political office, much less… Read more 6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Is Like Running for President
What It’s Like to Parent When You’re a Rape Survivor
Published on Quartz on March 21, 2016. As a survivor of sexual assault and a mother to two young children,… Read more What It’s Like to Parent When You’re a Rape Survivor
How I found closure after confronting my rapist online
Published on Qz.com on September 27, 2015. The day I stumbled upon his Facebook profile, I knew I had to… Read more How I found closure after confronting my rapist online
Can You Raise a Little Boy in A Pink Bedroom?
Published on Qz.com on April 5, 2015. In a matter of weeks my family will double, making my 2-year-old daughter… Read more Can You Raise a Little Boy in A Pink Bedroom?
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