Diet culture did not topple as I chewed that delicious, delicious fried dough. My act of self-care can’t take down a system, and I shouldn’t expect it to. The donuts were never meant to #smashthepatriarchy; they were just meant to be delicious. And I hear donuts are excellent fuel for the work ahead
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Emotions Are Information
Emotions are responses to chemical and contextual cues. They provide a type of information that is not conveyed easily through other means. The trick is to interpret that information well.
Being Human
Being human — messy, imperfect, changing, vulnerable — is not a personal failing.
Losing Control
What’s your ultimate fear? Mine is losing control.
You Belong
When you believe you belong, you give yourself permission to be and to do.
No Reason
Time with friends (and brunch) doesn’t need a reason to be a priority.
Start Seeing Emotional Labor
Today emotional labor often refers to the mostly unpaid, unrecognized work of supporting the comfort and happiness of our families and communities — in other words, women’s work.
Listening To Yourself
Your feeling as a parent can provide important information about what your child needs.
You Are A Real Human Person
An important mental health reminder: You’re not a robot.
Giving Tuesday
Sometimes you have to put on your own oxygen mask first before you can help others, especially when you’re giving so much of yourself already as a parent.