I've been raising a daughter for the past 17 years, in what seems like a simultaneous time of me raising myself. When I found out I was pregnant with her all of those years ago I only thought about the pretty dresses, cute hairstyles, and having a girl to treat like a mini me, the same way I treated ...
Notes On Raising a Daughter
Living Out Loud: Kidney Transplant Warriors
You may know my story, Yana B. but meet my friend Liz! We are Kidney Transplant Warriors with different stories but the same determination to live life out loud. March is National Kidney Awareness Month and we're here to spread awareness and to let others know they're not alone. When someone ...
My First Galentine’s
Galentine's. I'd heard of the name before but I never knew the date or had anything to do with it. I was always focused on the romantic partner part of the whole Valentine's holiday, trying to get someone to love me, or the event as much as I did. My mom is the reason I fell in love with "Love Day" ...
Hi 2021…Better Late Than Never
I think the expectation when you have a blog or any other writing medium is to write on the first prompt, strike when the iron is hot, and when everyone else is doing...something, you do it too. But what if you just wait a while, sit back, evaluate, take it all in and give yourself time to form your ...
Christmas List for Teens
I've created a shopping list for tots and teens, because I'm the mom of both! Needless to say their lists don't look anything alike, but it's been fun listing these items and getting to know more about each of them based on what they're interested in. From where to shop for clothes, home decor, and ...
