Words matter.
I write about Motherhood, Career, Feminism & Social Justice issues. I also write poems sometimes.
The Birth of Our Third Child — May Hazel Smooke
Third babies do not mess around! We thought we knew what to expect and yet, miss May still completely surprised us with her entrance <3
What to do in the face of extreme adversity and other 34th Birthday Reflections
& thoughts on expectations, power of masculinity vs. femininity, & happiness as a choice
The Birth of Ira Smooke (and some Labor & Delivery Tips from a Mom of Two)
Ira Klay Smooke was born at 6:14 pm on May 9, 2022 at the Vail Hospital via a smooth, almost painless vaginal delivery ✨
The Unspoken Perks of Long Distance Relationships
“Long Distance Relationship is a bitch” — they always say. No one recommends it. Even if you are brave enough, you are in for a bad ride.
But how about talking about the often ignored perks for a change?
If I could only bring one person to a deserted island
At first, he was an invisible beast that drove mom crazy. I remember seeing mom struggle with nausea for about 2 weeks straight, completely bed-ridden. I had never seen her in so much pain.
Airport tears
Your mother will always tell you, “Darlin’, it is okay to cry in the airports.”