Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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…

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

We anxiety sufferers are good at covering up how we’re really feeling. You are not alone.

Attracted to the wrong people? Believe it or not, this is actually a good thing.

The elephant in the room is my mental illness. Do my anxiety and depression make me unworthy of love?

Marriage isn’t a game. But playing one can actually help strengthen it. So, game on!

Being a parent isn’t everything.

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.

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.