Writing
Thoughts and reflections on disability, body literacy, pregnancy, parenthood, public health, and the stories we tell about bodies.
Sleep Deprivation, Chronic Illness, and Early Parenthood
Before I had a child, sleep was non-negotiable for me. I needed a minimum of 7 hours to function — really closer to 7.5 to 8. Under 7 and it
What the Dominant Narrative Misses
What do disability, body literacy, fertility awareness, pregnancy, parenting, attachment, public health, and caregiving have in common? I’ve been trying to articulate the answer to this question for myself for
The Big Blank
When we started seriously thinking about trying to conceive, I couldn’t picture it. Logically, it made no sense to me. I had carefully and very deliberately built a life around
Adaptation is a Disability Practice
What disabled communities can teach us about surviving transformation—from parenting to pandemics to climate collapse I’ve been thinking a lot about the Yale Global Health Review article written by 19-year-old
Rewriting the Script: Introducing BodyTalk! A Preteen Period Party
Ever wished you had a better understanding of your body when you were younger? Wish you could give your preteen the gift of body literacy you wish you’d had? Feel
The Power All Along
In our house, we go to great lengths to avoid screentime for our child. Aside from Facetimes with relatives, screens are pretty much off-limits. The TV lives in the basement