Somewhere between the school drop-offs and the endless to-do lists, many mothers stop recognizing themselves. Not because they’re doing anything wrong — but because no one talks about what burnout, hormonal shifts, and chronic stress actually do to your sense of self. Read more on http://theLafayetteMom.com

collage created by author in canva For years, I’ve felt disheartened by many of the systems shaping our society. But lately, the feeling that keeps rising to the surface is anger . Angry at school systems that treat children like budding criminals who need to be controlled rather than impressionable youth who need love, encouragement, and our faith in them. Angry at law enforcement failing to acknowledge the bias behind the harsh treatment of Black and Brown folx — even when

In the bustling journey of motherhood, many women find themselves caught in a never-ending cycle of tasks. We’re constantly on the...

In The Soul’s Palette, Cathy Malchiodi writes: A creative act is one that invokes imagination, making the invisible visible. It reflects...