Weekly Roundup: February 5, 2021

Quote of the week:
“Sometimes the healthiest thing a person can do is fall apart.” —Malena Ernman

What I’m reading:
The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness by Jill Filipovic

What I’m listening to:
Our House is On Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis by Malena Ernman, Greta Thuberg, Svante Thuberg, and Beata Ernman

What I’m watching:
“I Am Greta” (Hulu) — I’m now obsessed with her (hence why I’m listening to the above book)
“Firefly Lane” (Netflix) — based on the Kristin Hannah book which I have not read yet

Writing news:

Scary Mommy published an essay I wrote about the pandemic’s ongoing assault on mothers: “Moms Literally Can’t Do It All, and that Narrative is Killing Us”I just finished a first draft of a new book. I’m currently at the “Is this any good or am I delusional?” stage

Here are your usual reminders:

All the Love: Healing Your Heart and Finding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss will be released on March 23. We are doing an online launch event on that date–register here (it’s free!)People Who Knew Me will be re-released on May 11 No Hiding in Boise will release on June 15Register here.

What I’m talking about:

The value of female friendship–something I’m really starting to understand as I get olderThe joy and the pain of having a 3-year-oldThe fine line between being energized by everything on your plate and being completely overwhelmed into paralysis

What I’m grateful for:
The dear friends who fill my cup. They know who they are. And my cat who keeps me company while I work every day.

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