Scars Scars on our bodies can come from many different places. They can be a sign of past trauma from an accident, an injury, or in my case, even giving birth. I was sitting with the twins the other day when the topic of scars came up. It's not a typical thing to discuss with children, but the twins didn't have a typical birth or newborn period. Each had a surgery in the … [Read more...]
Trauma: Healing and Moving Forward
Trauma There are so many different situations that cause trauma. It can be something physical, it can be something emotional, or it can be a combination of both. No matter what kind, trauma should not be compared. As I've been healing, both physically and emotionally, from my car accident, I haven't been sticking to my own advice. I think about how much worse it could have … [Read more...]
Writing about Scarlette
Writing I started writing this blog after the twins were released from the NICU, however, I started writing a lot earlier than that. I found writing to be an outlet, as well as a way I could share the twins' progress with my friends and family, while they were still in the hospital. Because I liked writing so much, and found I could reach other moms, I kept on writing. … [Read more...]