Published in Melissa Miles McCarter·PinnedMember-onlyMelissa Miles McCarterWho am I and what do I write about? — I am at heart a mommy who writes on the side. But it took a long time to earn that title. From the loss of my daughter to SIDS, the ups and downs of step-parenting my now 20 year old, to a long journey of infertility that culminated in my now 5 year old daughter arriving by way of IVF…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Published in Melissa Miles McCarter·2 days agoMember-onlyWhy We Are Leaving Our SonIt’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…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Published in Melissa On Writing·Jan 26Member-onlyWhat Is My Writing Ritual?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. …Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Published in Pop Off·Dec 28, 2022Member-onlyIs Heather Gay’s Black Eye Great Marketing?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. …Reality TV3 min readReality TV3 min read
Published in Pop Off·Dec 26, 2022Member-onlyWhy The Kardashian Family Moved to HuluWhen 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…Television5 min readTelevision5 min read
Published in Melissa Miles McCarter·Dec 23, 2022Member-onlyMental Illness is A Difference, Not A DysfunctionThe 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. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published in Pop Off·Dec 15, 2022Member-onlyWhy Sister Wives is on a Course CollisionCan 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…Television6 min readTelevision6 min read
Published in Family Matters·Dec 10, 2022Member-onlyWhy the Two-Week Wait Isn’t For The Faint of HeartIt 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. …Family8 min readFamily8 min read
Published in The Narrative·Dec 9, 2022Member-onlyWhat Should You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed?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. …Mental Health8 min readMental Health8 min read
Published in Melissa Miles McCarter·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyGet a free ebook and check out my podcastHi, all,Creativity1 min readCreativity1 min readPhoto by Michal Czyz on UnsplashGet a free ebook and check out my podcast----