So last week I watched an e-debate take place between The Feminist Breeder, whose blog I do read, and Jessica Valenti, whose blog I don’t read. The debate started (I think) about whether or not formula companies should be able to hand out free samples and swag to moms in the hospital. TFB said that…
no stranger to controversy
Where I find myself asking “why me?”
I’ve been chewing on this post and tiptoe-ing around the taboo since announcing this pregnancy for fear of offending or ostracizing or something to someone. Or myself from the rest of the universe. But I can’t NOT write this. I’ve had over a month for this pregnancy to sink in and I’m still not sure…
Perception
I had a conversation with a co-worker today that has kind of shaken me just a little bit and I can’t stop thinking about it. Because the truth behind the conversation is kind of hurting me. A lot. I think sometimes people don’t like who I am. Maybe that’s too broad or vague a statement….
Well, that feels nice
So, yesterday the for-real Ricki Lake followed me on Twitter. And I followed back, obvs. While being a fan-girl and grinning at my computer screen for the duration of naptime. Today? I get notice that my post “When you can’t say no” is being spotlighted on BlogHer. I honestly think I’m about two steps away…
When you can’t just say no
I read a syndicated post on BlogHer today that has just kind of stuck in my head all afternoon. It discusses working moms who are chasing that elusive thing called “Work-life balance.” The author of that post tells a couple of anecdotes about women who chose, or were perhaps forced to choose, work over life….