It’s hard growing up, for us and him — I have an internal conflict I’ve been very vocal about with my family. Instead of talking about it anymore, I have taken action. My husband and I are taking steps to leave my son. Here’s the conflict – it’s internal because I can only control my response and action to…

Why writing is a luxury. — My writing ritual involves stealing away time to write. Probably many parents, particularly mothers in our culture, feel that way. On top of homeschooling, day-to-day activities, and mundane life, finding time to write is a luxury at times. …

The RHOSLC mystery continues. — If you were like me, watching Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and saw Heather Gay after what seemed like an assault, you were shocked. From an utterly human perspective, it’s horrible the thought that anyone could have purposefully done that to her. …

When Kourtney goes, they all go. — The news that E!s Keeping Up With the Kardashians was to end after airing for 20 seasons sparked a lot of fan theories. Theories abounded as to why the show ended, from rumors that it was canceled due to low ratings to speculation that the family wanted more privacy. Fans…

The neurobiology of bipolar disorder has interesting implications One study shows cognitive impairment is an essential feature of bipolar disorder episodes. Expressly, it confirms a sense of fuzzy thinking before the onset of symptoms. …

Can the Brown Family Stay a Family? — Over ten years ago, viewers of Sister Wives learned about the Brown family and their polygamous lifestyle and saw relationships between the members redefined in many ways. But by far, Christine’s leaving Kody has caused the most radical redefinition of the family. Christine claims that the tipping point was her…

It was my 133rd two-week wait. — One hundred thirty-three weeks I had been waiting, and this one after an IVF cycle was mainly kicking my butt. If you haven’t heard the term before, a two-week wait is the period between ovulation and your period. …

Asking for a “friend.” — For a few months, I have been feeling overwhelmed. I think it is because I had too much going on without enough emotional reserves. Being bipolar doesn’t make being overwhelmed any better, either. Being overwhelmed can trigger depression, which then sets me up for yo-yo swinging emotionally. …