Lost in Mom-Land

Critical Summer Burnout

*Hello! I’ve missed you and I’m sorry I haven’t been here much this summer. I’m exhausted from “summer fun” and keep getting into fights with my editor (my husband) but don’t worry I’m back! This piece was written about a month ago when I was feeling really burnt out by summer with 2 little kids, and very little childcare. Reading this piece now, made me laugh and also feels darkly true somehow so I’m sharing it in case it touches some truth in you or helps you feel seen. This writing project feels like the exposure of a lot of different voices of motherhood that often aren’t heard or valued in US culture. If you’re feeling lost in Mom-Land, know that I’m right here with you and we’ll find our way together. Hang in there, we’ve almost made it through the summer :)

*Also I have a Mom Village meditation group coming up Oct 9! This is a great way to decompress, regulate the nervous system, and relax deeply in community. Join us! It’s a 6-week program through Zoom, so you can joi…