There are moments in life where you realize you’re a part of something special. Your role doesn’t have to be big, it turns out. It can be as simple as sitting, crisp glass of sauvignon blanc in hand, feeling your head dance up and down, and your cheeks begin to ache because the corners of […]
Instagram Challenge: #MotherhoodUnfiltered
From the moment you see that plus sign — and sometimes even years before — parenting is utterly raw. The moments of joy. Fear. Frustration. Awe. Exhaustion. Pride. Laughter. (And that’s all before 6am.) That’s what Using Our Words is all about. The truth of those moments. Finding someone to share a laugh, even when reality […]
There’s No Amazing Amy Here
This post is inspired by the captivating mystery thriller Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. They may not have the perfect marriage, but after Amy (of the hugely popular children’s book series Amazing Amy) goes missing, her husband, Nick, becomes the number one suspect. Can he discover what happened before it’s too late? Join From Left […]
In My Head
When I was in kindergarten, my mom’s friend told her that if I didn’t learn to speak up, I’d never make it in this world.