Writing

Writing on motherhood & politics, and the Ways in which They Impact Mental Health.

On Politics: Don’t Tell Moms To Stay in Their Lane | The Everymom

In this social climate, in particular, it is impossible to separate our daily lives from the policies that govern them. Our identities—as women, mothers, and human beings—are political by nature. Which is why each time I come across a commenter on social media chiding a mother for discussing anything other than teething and picky eating, my WTF radar goes wild.

How To Be a Calmer Parent—Even When It Feels Chaotic | Mother Untitled

On nights like these, it’s easy to get lost in self pity, wallowing in the impossible juggling act of motherhood—or worse, feeling resentful for my kids for having needs that clash with my own.

The Future of Abortion Care in the U.S. May Impact Mental Health | Forbes Health

Mental health and abortion care has long been a topic of discussion, but with the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on June 24—and effectively eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion—that conversation has become even more timely. But how does having an abortion actually impact mental health, and could a lack of access to such reproductive health care also play a role?