Welcome. I’m glad you found this place.

If you’re new here, this page will help you get oriented. No Small Talk is a space for honest writing about healing, trauma, motherhood, and the small moments that quietly change everything. I write from my own experience — not as an expert, but as someone who’s been in the thick of it and found that putting words to things helps.

A few good places to begin:

(Check back soon — posts are coming.)

A note before you read:

Some of what I write touches on trauma, difficult relationships, and emotional pain. I write about these things honestly, not graphically — but please take care of yourself as you read. You know yourself best.

If you are in the middle of a crisis, spiraling, and/or having thoughts about hurting yourself, please dial 988, or text, to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Want to keep reading?

Head to the Blog to see all posts, or start from the beginning whenever you’re ready. There’s no right way to be here.