Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Is it hard for you to accept help when you need it?

Yes, a lot of parents are assholes. But you know what? A lot of people are assholes; some of them happen to have kids, some don’t. I can’t speak for all parents, and I wouldn’t want to try. But speaking as one particular person with kids, here’s what I wish my childfree friends would understand…

No energy at 3PM? The mid-afternoon slump is a well-known phenomenon.

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

Is it better to be alone than to be in a miserable relationship?

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

My anxiety doesn’t mean I can’t be a good parent. In fact, it makes me a better one.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.