I thought asking for help would be the hardest part. Then came the appointments, paperwork, waiting, and follow-up, all while my capacity to navigate them was slipping away. A reflection on the space between needing support and receiving it, and the question we should be asking: Who is helping her get the help?

Motherhood changes more than our schedules. What happens when the old ways no longer fit, but the next version of life has not fully arrived?

The strength may still be yours even when it feels unavailable. What mothers can recover when they are witnessed in relationship with one another.

Being good at something isn’t always the same as feeling fully yourself. As I leave Amazon and build Momma Chill, I’m reflecting on motherhood, ambition, and choosing work that brings my strengths and values into closer alignment. What helps you succeed, and what makes you come alive?