Surviving Middle School

On what subject(s) are you an authority? As a middle school teacher, I can confidently say that I am an authority on all things hilarious, gross, and downright ridiculous that come with spending my days surrounded by tweens. It’s a wild journey, filled with eye-rolling sarcasm, pungent odors, and an endless supply of bodily function jokes. So, buckle up and prepare yourself for a glimpse into my…

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The Alchemy of Brokenness

In their shadows’ grip, two hearts collide,One consumed, the other with scars wide.Trying to love amongst their own despair,Each battling demons, tangled in the snare. Entwined: burdened heart, addict’s soul,Yearning solace, to make them whole.Can love endure when self-love’s a fight,With both lovers drowning, day and night? In shared agony, they glimpse the way,True and genuine, no words can…

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Nurturing Gratitude in the Journey of Motherhood

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”Elizabeth Stone Introduction: Ah, the joys of toddlerhood. Just this morning, as the sun began to peek through the curtains, I woke up to the sound of my little one humming in his bed. Eagerly, I walked over, ready to embrace the day with open arms. However, as I…

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Nurturing Human Connection in the Digital Age: Balancing Screens and Relationships

Did you know that according to a recent study by Common Sense Media, children between the ages of 8 and 12 spend an average of six hours per day on screens? This startling statistic highlights a pressing concern in our digital age – screens are increasingly becoming surrogate caretakers for our children. As both a teacher and a mother, this information weighs heavily on my heart, fueling my…

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Tonight’s agenda: Toddler tantrums, interrupted sleep, and a never-ending encore of fireworks. Rinse and repeat for the next couple of nights. 🎇😫 #ParentingAdventures #SleeplessFireworkNights

In the Trenches of Teaching: A Journey of Doubt and Devotion

Today, I find myself grappling with the question of what truly makes a teacher great. As I stand in front of my class, most days I don’t feel great; instead, I feel overwhelmed, like an imposter. I carry the weight of their expectations and aspirations, constantly questioning if I can do enough for my students. The truth is, they need so much more than I can possibly give them. I pour my heart…

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Hollow Hunger

I crave my bones, ghostly whispers they become,Yearning for an affliction, relentless and numb.Always in its grip, a haunting descent,Where life’s joy is eclipsed by a never ending intent. Motherhood’s embrace, an irony stark,For the hunger within engulfs like a dark.As I nurture life, a paradox unveiled,My own existence devoured, the void hailed. The skeletal touch, a craving profound,The…

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