High Maintenance Mommy

We all know the saying, “You shouldn’t do something nice if you’re expecting something in return.” While I mostly agree with this statement, I eventually want to be able to expect the bare minimum from people in my life. At what point do we say, Ok I deserve someone to show up in return? I have spent years giving, and giving, and giving- but to what end? I’m sorry, but yes, at this point in my lif...

I’m sure some people will assume I’m automatically telling you to cut off your parents. No. But if you have a truly toxic parent, or caregiver who refuses help, then what options are left? I will never think it is ok to take someone abuse, simply because they are a parent. Or family member, as we all already know. Parents are no different. I talk about the lack of capacity for that type of love. S...

If there is one thing I could tell my younger self it would be, is to have standards! Know what you deserve, and have the expectation that your partner SHOULD show up for you. You deserve all the things that should come with a genuine love. A love that isn’t transactional, or dependent purely on what you give. We all deserve healthy communication, and to be heard. Since I can’t tell my younger sel...

Becoming the partner you want to attract. We’ve all been there, right? “I want someone who communicates, knows how to set healthy boundaries, and someone I can grow with!” But…are these things we’re doing for ourselves first?! Not everyone can relate, but the people who can REALLY can. When you’re not taught how to properly communicate throughout your life, how would you even know what “good” comm...

Talking about boundaries in the best way possible- my way. Reminding EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. that it is ok to say "FUCK YOU" to everyone who doubts you. My views are not for the "faint of heart" if you will. Never interested in appealing to sugar coated podcasts. If you are going to be a Mom, are a Mom, or just a damn human- learn to establish those boundaries BABY!!!! And sometimes realizing it ta...