Guest Contributor, Author at Reality Moms

Guest Contributor

This #RealityMom or #RealityDad has graciously agreed to share her word baby with our site and we are eternally grateful.

When Parenting Took Over my Marriage

January 19, 2023

Every new parent goes through that phase when marriage inadvertently crawls to sulk in a dark corner of the basement, hidden by cobwebs, grieving alone.

Put on that Bathing Suit: The Girls are Watching

July 12, 2022

Putting on that bathing suit was a BIG deal for me and my girls’ reactions made an impact. What they think matters more than anything.

Money Management 101 for College Kids

April 8, 2022

I graduated high school with a ton of bad advice on establishing a credit rating and almost no concept of financial planning beyond “How to Operate a Savings Account.” I don’t want my kids to do that.

Mama, It Is Enough

March 4, 2022

There is a height chart on the wall reminding me that I didn’t do the “parenting thing” I planned to do.

How Much Longer Do I Have To Put Up With This?

December 29, 2021

I stood among the rubble after a particularly bad explosion and screamed in my head, “HOW MUCH LONGER DO I HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS?”

Ten Reasons I’m A Terrible Wife

November 20, 2021

I’m going to spend a few minutes feeling guilty about what a terrible wife I am instead of my questionable mothering skills. You know, for a change of pace.

Divorce and Panic Attacks: True Story

November 15, 2021

I thought that as an adult, I was done with panic attacks. I was cocky, hadn’t had one in years, I was so obviously over them. But when your life is somehow upended, the dormant ways float back to the surface.

I Went Off My Medication…and I’m Not Doing Well

November 10, 2021

I finally went off my medication after months of wanting to wean. I have longed to be free from the medication, but I don’t know if I can make it.

Choosing your Fitness Team

October 29, 2021

I started wondering about the accountability of personal trainers. What if I didn’t tell Tim about my health, followed his diet, and wound up in the hospital?