You gotta have friends but making new ones is a nightmare
One of things I’ve always wanted for Ramona was to be confident in her value and how wonderful she is to be around. I want her to shine in groups of people and be generous with her love and friendship - the exact opposite of how I’ve always been.
‘Gentle parenting’ is a deceptive title
What I’m learning as the mother of a toddler is that gentle parenting is not as easy as it sounds. Not even a little bit. In caring for my daughter’s emotional development, I’m having to confront some of my own emotional gaps; trying to understand while also making sure they don’t leave Ramona wanting. This shit is hard, basically.
World Breastfeeding Week 2022
In the 2 years since Ramona’s birth, breastfeeding has really changed for us but I’m clinging to the joy we still get from it knowing that the time will come where she no longer needs me in that way