Not seeing my girlfriends in quarantine has felt like a big loss. They're my people, my sounding boards, they help me through bouts of anxiety, we lift each other up, we laugh, and we have fun together.
Since the weather warmed up, we've been doing socially distanced dinners in backyards and the beach which has been really nice.
Over the weekend I picked up a beautiful head of purple cauliflower at a local market. I bought it thinking that it might get Amalia to actually eat cauliflower (she hates cauliflower and broccoli) because it was so purple-y. I shared it on my IG stories and someone suggested making purple mac and cheese for her.
It's no secret that I suffer from anxiety. I've written about it at length and have had countless conversations with many of you who suffer as well. This community has become a beautiful place for healing and growth that I'm so grateful for.
Sometimes the internet can be a wonderful thing! Not only have I connected with you, but I met Kimberley Quanlin on Instagram (@kimberleyquanlin) and just adore her.
Having conversations about race as a white mother with a white toddler who lives in a very white area was at first daunting. I didn't know where to start and didn't want to say the wrong thing.
But since we've been having them over the last few months, I can promise you that it's been a wonderful and powerful experience.
