ten wishes: a letter to my son
In your first ten years, you’ve taught me so much – perhaps more than I taught you.
Author: imashleymi
East-Coast dwelling writer, public relations professional, mum and wearer of high heels, Ashley appreciates a great cup of coffee and a good laugh. When she's not chasing her son, writing, or hustling at work, she's probably running on a trail somewhere in pursuit of her next personal best.
With all of her spare time, of course.
a decade later
I woke up this morning from a fitful (and frankly miserable) sleep and made my way out to the living room where I sat with my laptop, working, and downed a coffee. A pretty ordinary morning by any measure, honestly. But while sitting on the couch and considering the myriad of tasks ahead of me… Continue reading a decade later
dear body: let me apologize
Over the years, I’ve treated my body poorly – like an abusive partner, really. Demeaning. Degrading. Withholding and then asking for more and more and more.
let’s talk about sex, baby
When it comes to the less-than-glamorous elements of knockin’ boots we’re not just awkward. We’re completely silent.
always celebrate the little stuff
Little victories are heinously underrated if you ask me. Little victories are anything from flossing your teeth before bed to making all the phone calls you need to make on a Monday morning.
taboo tear-down
There are always things we feel awkward talking about but I’ve learned that almost nothing makes people more squirrelly than discussing their own bodies – whether with friends, partners, or even healthcare professionals who have seen it all. I’m always grateful my parents made talking about all the things that are “taboo” in conversation normal:… Continue reading taboo tear-down
thank you for your interest
Over the past few months, I applied for a lot of jobs. Like, A LOT a lot of jobs. As in, so many I created a new folder on my computer where I kept each and every cover letter so I could keep track. It has more documents than I’d care to admit in there… Continue reading thank you for your interest
