As a mother of three young children, I’m constantly confronted with the issue of conformity. I worry about my children … More
Author: houseofteresa
I want to write, but _____________
I lived alone for several years. I had my first child at 28. In all of that free time before … More
NaNoWriMo 2015
Hi everyone. I’ve been busy doing my 3rd NaNoWriMo. It has been awesome so far. The third time around, I’m … More
Empowered Girls: Speaking Up
Did you know women and girls are less likely to “speak up” than their male counterparts in society. Let that … More
YA Tuesday: Lessons to My Teenage Self, Part 1
(Oh the horrors of the teenage years…I look so goofy!) I just want to say to all of the young women…I … More
When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way
source I consider myself lucky (knock on wood). I haven’t had to deal with the horrific “when life doesn’t go … More
Reflections on Friends and Family
source We’ve done a lot of socializing and visiting during this long weekend and I’ve been thinking a lot about … More
The Stress of Life
So many thoughts running through my mind. Wondering if I should take up opportunities that challenge me and force me … More
Health & Self-Image
Almost 6 months postpartum, I’ve spent the last several months climbing the uphill battle of returning to my former self, … More
Book Recommendations
I love to read. Currently I’m desperately in search of something that will be fun to read/make me think. I’ve … More