The Middle Path ~ Voices of the Collective
When You Feel Stuck in Burnout
You’re going through the motions, taking care of everyone else, doing what needs to be done, but somewhere along the way, you’ve become disconnected from the person underneath all those responsibilities.
And maybe you’re wondering, How did I get here?
The Emotional Transition into Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
No one tells you that motherhood isn't just the birth of a baby.
It's the slow unraveling of the woman you thought you were.
One day you wake up and realize the life that once fit so naturally no longer does.
Your body feels unfamiliar.
Your thoughts are louder.
Time bends in strange ways.
The things that used to matter don't seem to carry the same weight, yet you can't quite grasp what matters now.
No, I Will Not Be Giving Up My Cleaning Lady
Later on during our call, when the topic came up again, I acknowledged how this would indeed be a big spot for us to save money. But the strain this puts on the relationship I have with my husband and daughter is not worth the savings. I will take on another day of clients if I have to before I let go of my cleaning lady.
The Silent Pressure Building: Why So Many Moms Feel Holiday Anxiety Before December Even Starts
Most people think holiday stress starts sometime around mid-December, when the calendar fills up and the wrapping paper comes out.
But moms? Puh-lease.
We feel it long before that.
Often before we even realize what’s happening.
There’s a quiet ticking that kicks on right after Halloween — a mental countdown that starts even if we’re still eating leftover candy and pretending we’re not hearing “Jingle Bells” in the grocery store. It’s subtle, almost invisible from the outside, but it’s powerful.
Resilience in the Messy Middle of Motherhood: Why Asking for Help Is the Ultimate Superpower
I immediately think how moms are the most resilient people to exist in the world. If you are looking to hire a crew of people you know will get the job done, look no further than your local playgrounds and splashpads, for there you will find an entire group of Wonder Women.
Life After Baby: Coping With Postpartum Stress and Identity Shifts
It goes without saying being a new mom is stressful at times. Before the baby comes, you often have many conversations with people about the new parent exhaustion, the late nights, and the never ending feedings, but It seems a lot of parents aren’t talking about the stress of the transition from your old life to the new one.
Hospital Bag Must-Haves for Real-Life Mamas
You’re nearing the endzone of pregnancy and it’s starting to get real!
The reality of a new human being in your life is setting in,and a mixed bag of emotions is washing over you: pure excitement to meet your little one, maybe some fear about the experience of new parenthood and most likely some exhaustion and frustration about being ready to have your body back.
The Invisible Workload: A Beach Scene I Can’t Shake
I sat there quietly, pretending to read while sipping my iced drink, but I was watching her.
The mom. Doing all the things.Watching her hit me harder than expected. Because how many moms are just like her?
How to Not Lose Your Sh*t This Summer (‘Cuz the Kids Are Always Home!)
Summer is just around the corner. The kids will be home all the time, snacks will be vanishing like magic tricks, and you can already hear "Mom!" echoed every 3.2 seconds…but who’s counting?!
Beyond the Chore Chart: Navigating Neurodivergence, Emotional Needs, and Deeper Connection in Relationships
When you're in a relationship with a neurodivergent partner—someone with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or another form of neurodivergence—these dynamics can become even more layered. What looks like avoidance or lack of effort on the surface might actually be executive functioning struggles, emotional regulation challenges, or sensory overwhelm. And what looks like nagging or micro-managing from the other partner might be an attempt to feel less alone or unsupported.