I’ve long associated healing with the culinary term ‘mise en place’ — ‘everything in its place’ or ‘to put everything … More
Author: megwithmartini
Losing My Religion
How do you think about trauma? Do you think about trauma? Can you live a perfectly happy and privileged life … More
On Moving Home
We moved back to Oklahoma last month. There was no dramatic impetus. We were just sitting on our sofa one … More
The Balance Does Not Exist
A year ago, JD and I did what we do best: made an impulse decision. We sold our house in … More
Shelter in Place
What happens when the world is forced from its routine? Forced to slow down or halt completely. Forced to speed … More
This Bitter Earth
Throughout my pregnancy, I thought a lot about the kind of mother I wanted to be. I’ve spoken with so … More
The “C” Word, No … Not That One
When I went to church, the word “community” was thrown around a lot. It referred to your church, your friends, … More
Female Guilt and Motherhood
It started before Jude was even born. I’m well-versed in female guilt and shame, but I thought I had mom … More
Independent as a Mother
About three months ago, I had a baby. I’ve written some posts about what that’s meant to me. To us. … More
On Being “Feminine”
A few years ago — after celebrating a friend’s birthday a little too hard — I found myself waiting in … More