Believe victims
Believe people when they tell you they’ve been abused. Parents, if your child tells you they’ve been abused, believe them and then fucking do something about it. Don’t the pretend like nothing happened!
Tag: new mom
Grief Has No End Date
The following is a copy of an article I wrote for an outlet that I no longer contributed to. I wanted to make sure it was saved here. Grief is weird. It is overwhelming and shows up at both the most unexpected and expected times. I recently lost my Grandma. It’s been a lot harder…… Continue reading Grief Has No End Date
❄️Shabana’s Favorite Things❄️
I am no Oprah and I’m not sure anyone really cares about what my favorite things are but I’m gonna tell ya anyway! You’re welcome 😉. 1.) My very first favorite thing is a new item I was just gifted last week. It is from my friends at Warmies. They have a bunch of plush…… Continue reading ❄️Shabana’s Favorite Things❄️
Ibotta shopping app!
Hey! Thought you would enjoy Ibotta (if you don’t already). It’s an easy to use, cash back rewards app. I use it every time I shop, and thought you would like it too. Use my referral code, ucvsbrj, and you can start saving real cash at all your favorite retailers. Sign up at https://ibotta.com/r/ucvsbrj That’s…… Continue reading Ibotta shopping app!
The Spectra S1 Breast Pump review- exclusively pumping Mom
Baby life is hard. They eat 8-12 times a day in those first few weeks and sometimes more. The first day or so after I had Jonah we were trying hard to nurse at Breast but after cracked and scabbed nipples and a crying baby, I decided to pump for a little bit; until my…… Continue reading The Spectra S1 Breast Pump review- exclusively pumping Mom
Bio Mist- diaper bag must have!
What’s Bio Mist? Bio Mist is a skincare product with an oxidized molecule called HOCL. HOCL is an oxidant produced by white blood cells called neutrophils, which is used to control the body’s response to injury and protect against infections. Okay, okay, enough science. What do you use it for? Since I have received this…… Continue reading Bio Mist- diaper bag must have!
Dough Dots- Fun for everyone
When I first received Dough Dots I wasn’t sure how I, as a mother, was going to like it. I do not like the other dough type toys on the market. Mostly because I HATE the smell. Once we got these in the mail I popped one open to see. Thankfully, there isn’t much of…… Continue reading Dough Dots- Fun for everyone
Girl, Interrupted…. Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ this post deals with mental health issues: anxiety, depression, eating disorder, body dysmorphia, self harm, suicidal thoughts and hospitalization. On Friday, May 4th, I started out my day feeling pretty ok. Nothing out of the ordinary, really. Soon after waking I began to feel pretty bad. Feelings of self hate. Hate towards…… Continue reading Girl, Interrupted…. Part 1
Doc McStuffins Hospital Doctor bag review
Doc McStuffins is a Disney show for kids. It is about a little girl who is a stuffed animal doctor. Her animals come to life with her magicam Stethoscope. Sometimes the animals come down with an illness that Doc then diagnosis and treats. She makes the toys feel better and function again. It’s a super…… Continue reading Doc McStuffins Hospital Doctor bag review
Udi’s Gluten Free Bread Review
I have Celiac Disease. That is an autoimmune disease. It’s not just a sensitivity or allergy to gluten. It means if I accidentally eat gluten a whole host of things can happen to me and it triggers an autoimmune response that can take days to weeks to recover from. That being said, there are many…… Continue reading Udi’s Gluten Free Bread Review
