I often joke about the misfortunes of “getting old,” but honestly… it’s much more good than bad for me. One of the markers of aging for me has been the realization my personal worldview… sucked. For […]
Tag: acceptance
Dear Person in Recovery: A Love Letter
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 […]
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 […]
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