About benandavasmom

Hi.  I’m Ben and Ava’s mom.  My name is actually Katie, but few people remember that once they meet my munchkins.  So yeah, I’ve started a blog…and I do quite a bit of different things.  Aside from being a mom, I’m a lovable grouch, girl dork, glitter princess, aspiring actress, lab manager, compliance person, occasional… Continue reading About benandavasmom

Every heartbreak is self-inflicted

A long time ago I pondered which was worse: betrayal or disappointment and…it’s still disappointment because disappointment comes from within. We break our own hearts with anticipation or expectations that just cannot be fulfilled. One day maybe I will learn to manage my enthusiasm…but then again, maybe not…I love that deep down I still believe… Continue reading Every heartbreak is self-inflicted

Hi!!! It’s been a while!

So…I have not posted in a very long time here. Partly because I’d started feeling the need to censor myself and I’m the type of person who would rather say nothing at all than something less than genuine. But! Here I am!!! The kids are now about to turn 15 and 17 and we’re entering… Continue reading Hi!!! It’s been a while!

Trying to be me again

Recently I’ve realized that the definition of love I grew up with was not healthy. For 42 years I’ve literally ignored blatantly and low key disrespect from multiple sources in the hopes that one day someone would love me unconditionally. I’ve been searching for validation and meanwhile I’ve become a fucking powerhouse. I’ve challenged myself… Continue reading Trying to be me again

I am an actress.

My January 1 didn’t go any bit the way I planned and it kind of set the tone for the whole month, no matter how annoyingly positive I tried to spin things. But one thing January allowed me to do was to search for meanings in things. And to remember why I do the things… Continue reading I am an actress.

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