What a helluva week it's been. I don't even know where to start. But I guess I'll start at the beginning. Tuesday was the launch of my first eCourse. Which I thought I had all wrapped up neatly with a bow; but turns out I did not. After sending out my launch email, a kind … Continue reading Just roll with it.
Author: Emily
The Real Reason I Did {Not} Breastfeed
Gosh this is such a touchy subject with moms the world over. But I thought I'd weigh in with what I could probably guess a LOT of moms are thinking, and not saying out loud. The truth is not painful. It just is. I hear a lot of moms lament because they could not breastfeed. … Continue reading The Real Reason I Did {Not} Breastfeed
My Spiritual Deconstruction: Part 1
The Early Years Before I get started, let me emphasize my parent’s love for their kids and how they shaped our family in a way I’m grateful for. I do not see them as the enemy or the direct result of my leaving evangelicalism behind. They were evangelized themselves. Found refuge in the church from … Continue reading My Spiritual Deconstruction: Part 1
A Letter to My Unborn Daughter
Dear daughter still in my womb, Your dad says you're gonna give us hell. He's probably right. You never stop moving when I am still. If I am tired, you are awake. My doctor says you're a perfect, happy baby girl. She's probably right too. Your big brother has mixed feelings about you on a … Continue reading A Letter to My Unborn Daughter
My Love-Hate Relationship with the Church
[This post is personal, and reflects only my own personal views and opinions. Traditionally politics is something that is kept out of churches and for good reason. But in the last year this has become nearly impossible, with elected officials crossing moral and ethical lines that are endangering people in a big way. And at … Continue reading My Love-Hate Relationship with the Church
Mom Shaming: Let’s end it.
Recently one of the funny meme-making moms I follow on Instagram posted the following meme: “I’m desperate but not *used breastpump* desperate” I normally would not comment on such a post, but saw others were weighing in (and I’m pregnant with no filter at the moment) so why not? My comment was respectful and straight … Continue reading Mom Shaming: Let’s end it.
Too Many Hard Things
Warning: This post is not your average Coffee, Mom, Repeat fodder. If you don't like discussing important, meaningful issues in current events & Christianity, there may be too many hard things for you to hear. Sorry for the delay mamas, the last few weeks have been a blur. Our Thanksgiving was slightly hi-jacked by my … Continue reading Too Many Hard Things
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me
Might be an over-share but oh well.
Reinventing #momlife
Because let's be real, mommin' ain't easy.
