Dear Person in Recovery, I do not understand. I promise to try. The tears I’ve cried for you can not be measured. I know you have cried more. The pain I’ve felt because of your […]
Tag: acceptance
The Look of Greatness
We all have our causes, our passions—issues that have carved out a place in each individual’s heart and mind as important. I have a friend whose cause is adoption, another who is a champion for […]
I Have Embraced: The Tall Mom Officially Joins the Body Image Movement
I have shared Taryn Brumfitt’s story several times on my blog and on my social media feeds. But I’m THRILLED, JACKED, STOKED, ELATED to announce I have been chosen to help spread her message as […]
September Series: What Makes a Woman Be{YOU}tiful? Jelly Bean Journals Guest Blog
First off, hello to all The Tall Mom fans! I love this blog as much as you do and it’s an extreme honor to be a guest blogger! As you already know, The Tall Mom […]
Race People: The Best Thing About Running Events
I’ve never been one for running. In high school, one of my track coaches was convinced I’d be a great fit for the 400-meter relay. Coach posted event assignments for our upcoming meet and there […]
Letting Go of the Rest: I’m Not Playing the Parental Shame Game Anymore
My four year old is a real jerk about 40% of the time. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m not ashamed to truth tell. I think this…all of this…needs to be said. On a recent […]
Naked Friendship
I laughed out loud as I scrolled through my camera roll and stumbled upon a picture I’d forgotten about. The photo was taken a number of months previous when I’d started a new workout routine. […]
To My Body: A Love Letter
To My Body, I’m ashamed it has taken me so long to write. I think each time I came close to saying these things…believing these things, cowardly fear of judgement kept me from giving you […]
Feasting: Joy, Happiness & Pop Star Wisdom
Much to my shock and utter surprise, I was asked to be the guest speaker for a local MOPS (Moms Of Preschoolers) group. According to MOPS.org… MOPS is a grassroots movement that believes moms are […]
Embrace: Encouraging the Body Image Movement
I thought to myself as I sat to write this post, I probably sound like a broken record to those who read my blog. Then I realized, the Head Wench definitely sounds like a broken record! […]
