I offer a support space for actors to navigate those feelings of guilt, confusion and uncertainty as they transition into parenthood.
I am here to hold your hand, walk with you through your moments of guilt and frustration. I want you to know you are not alone.
The term “Mommy blogger” gives me the hives. Even though this is a technically “mom blog,” it is so much more than that – it is an oasis of support for the actor who is raising a family at the expense of their career.
Life as a “sing-at-home mom” to two beautiful and rambunctious girls is an adventure, for sure. They are my biggest fans and harshest critics. Parenting sometimes make my mom’s voice comes out of my mouth and that is terrifying.
Letting go of my career aspirations was probably one of the most painful transitions I’ve ever been through. I went through a deep mourning period, and a lot of personal reconciliation with who I was, what I looked like before children, and everything I am now. I didn’t want to admit to myself that I just didn’t feel like chasing that dream anymore, and whatever that meant was incredibly scary.
I do miss performing.
I miss it a lot. It took a long time for me to come to peace with my “selective” hiatus. From time to time I lend my voice to a project or two and that is enough.
Life before our daughters was simpler, but for the life of us, my husband and I can’t remember it, at least not in the definition of what a memory is. We have memories without the girls in them, yes, but I guess what I’m trying to say is…we would never ever go back to them.
Maybe I’ll make it back onstage someday, but for now I’m perfectly happy making up nursery rhymes and songs for and about my two daughters. Sometimes the songs go off the rails pretty ridiculous, but life’s too short, so just keep singing!