Society tells us we are supposed to be glowing, but the reality of matrescence is heavy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritated, disconnected, or just not like yourself you are not alone. You can do a deep dive on my take of Postpartum Depression vs. The Baby Blues This guide was created so you don’t…
Finding a real boy mom aesthetic shouldn’t feel like a full-time scavenger hunt. I want my son to look like he belongs on a streetwear blog, not like he’s clocking in for a shift at a construction site. I’m fighting for better style for my son, but I’m also fighting to make sure I don’t…
The Good Mom Myth is a death sentence to your identity. We’ve been taught that the more we disappear, the better we are at parenting, but I’m calling bullshit. Motherhood is a part of you, but it was never meant to be the death of you. Martyrdom is Not a Personality Trait I used to…
Public Spaces are a Birthright, Not a Privilege for the Childless I’m tired of seeing moms apologize for their babies in public. I’m tired of the frantic “hushing” in restaurants and the panicked exits from grocery stores. My son goes where I go. I am not raising him to be silent in public, and I…
This post contains raw reflections on postpartum depression, including thoughts of disappearing and spiritual distress, and emotionally triggering moments. If you are in a fragile space, please read with care or come back when you’re ready. You are not alone. If you’ve been following my journey, you know the start was anything but easy. I…
I didn’t just “get annoyed.” I was experiencing Postpartum Rage, and I snapped. Postpartum. We expect tears, sadness, or baby blues. But what happens when you feel white-hot, heated, hard-to-explain anger? The kind that builds quietly and hits you so hard you don’t recognize yourself. That’s Postpartum Rage, and it’s the side of motherhood almost…
Breastfeeding Postpartum Struggles: The Pain and Boundaries I Never Expected Hey, Mama. Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt this much? When it comes to breastfeeding postpartum struggles, we often see images of glowing bonding and perfect connections. But what happens when your reality feels more like pain, exhaustion, and unsolicited advice? I’m sharing my story to…
Hey Mama, Is it normal to suddenly break down for no reason? Postpartum is a word often accompanied by images of instant joy, but for me, it was followed by an emotional crash I never saw coming. If you are struggling with the postpartum baby blues, please know you are not alone. This isn’t just…
I shooed my baby away. I was experiencing Postpartum Detachment, and I didn’t even know it. If you feel like a ghost in your own life, grab The Identity Guide to start finding “you” again. Minutes after an exhausting natural birth, when the movies say I should have been weeping with joy, I was cold.…
The final countdown was ON. Nursery ready. Doula on speed dial. Parents on standby. But when it came down to it, birth is 80% mental and 20% physical and as a Black woman, that 80% mental game included the weight of knowing our pain is often dismissed in the delivery room. I knew I had…
