On Grey’s Anatomy, complex babies are often born to world-renowned doctors with a circle of world-renowned doctor friends. In the real world, complex babies are born to teenagers and people like me with marketing degrees who have never had a health concern. My kids were born with everything stacked against them, and here I am …
If you’re just joining me, be sure to check out part 1 of this story here. The brain has a fascinating way of dealing with trauma—it disassociates from reality in an attempt to protect itself. Memories created in a state of trauma are often buried in a long-forgotten broom closet of the brain, making it …
Vivienne and Margot turn one this month. I have two one-year-olds. How the heck did that happen? This is the story of how two babies and a hospital stole my heart. The apex of a rollercoaster is that moment before the drop. It’s the moment where you may want to change your mind, but even …