Part 2: Multiple Children, Motherhood, and Reality

Part 2: Multiple Children, Motherhood, and Reality

by Tiera7 Comments
I once had visions of what my life would look like, especially my family life; the way I would raise my kids, what my house would look like. I saw myself running errands with my kids, crafting, cooking and holding frequent play dates and BBQs at OUR house. My cookie cutter parenting vision is, to be completely frank, none of the above. Yet I still long for; try to achieve, some of these varying aspects. Slowly, yet not quite completely, I've given up the reigns. Maybe it was turning the big 3-0 and I was tired of wanting instead of enjoying. Or just tired. I'm unmarried to my best friend who's the most unconventional man on earth (you can't categorize him even if we tried...unless of course, you want to be eternally perplexed) and although my kids have one of the most present and amazing fathers, I don't have the factotum (the conventional follow directions kind); let’s go out to...
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Finding your Tribe

by TieraNo Comments
Edgy. That best describes how I’ve been feeling. It stems from a longing to be just myself and have those around me accept me for what I am –whatever that may look like. I’ve noticed when feeling vulnerable, sad, sick, or even going through transformations, my nearest and dearest are either absent or uneasy around me. I have that ubiquitous feeling that my emotional needs aren’t being met. Now you could be thinking, find new friends (!) and that may be so, but let me start with a story. Not so long ago while out with some friends and acquaintances, a delightful woman, whose husband typically has too much to drink and is usually a bit saucy for the average person, showcased herself exemplary in what it means to love someone, just as they are –in the moment, drunkenness aside. He was a bit demanding, overly loud, and a bit of a show. To the easily embarrassed or self conscious it would have been...
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