My Writing

growth is never as tangible than when you’re raising life. it’s simultaneously euphoric and heartbreaking; a feeling of constant relief while also grieving the passing of time. growth is among the greatest gifts we’ll ever receive — second only to the present moment, which is why perhaps we attempt so fiercely to hang onto the […]

cloud nine with ella raine 👼🏼🌧🕊💫 one year of you, ella raine. one year of earthside joy, of your hiccups and belly laughs and big feelings and little toes in the air. you flood my soul with light and I love being your mom. thank you — for the shared love and the shared tears […]

ending this week with a renewed perspective on the importance of self-care 💧 after an incredibly run-down end of 2021 and beginning of 22, I needed to go back to practicing what I always encourage others to do — to slow down when necessary, to move my body, to drink my water, to speak kindly […]

leaving thoughts from my new year’s walk here, so you can save and reference when you need the reminder 💫 1.1.22 • was feeling a lot of pressure around the new year this morning. it’s funny how we do this to ourselves sometimes — like a new year suddenly means we need to become better […]

raising life, supporting life, empowered by life ♾ this is the season i’m in; one that feels infinitely long yet painfully quick. it’s a constant state of holding on and letting go, of raising and releasing. it’s knowing nothing yet being everything.

eight months of you, ella raine. so meant to be here so loved and celebrated and so giving of your joy ✨ I am still tired somehow yet so energized by you. I am still settling into being your mom, yet it feels like I always have been as though you aren’t so new. so […]