Elizabeth Laura Nelson

My whole life, people have been telling me I’m “too much." It's BS.

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

The thing is, when you fight with your partner, it’s your amygdala that takes over. It's the part of the brain that processes fear, and it’s powerful.

Are you drowning in negativity?

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…

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

How far should love go?

Pretending you don’t have feelings doesn’t pay off.

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

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