by Amanda Goodman | Nov 13, 2019 | Friendship
I was criticized recently for posting how I always ask “who else was invited” before I agree to go anywhere. Here’s the thing, I no longer have the energy for meaningless friendships, forced interactions or unnecessary conversations. It’s refreshing to finally admit...
by Amanda Goodman | Oct 10, 2019 | Mom Life
Comment sections on social media can be two things: absolute gold or a migraine/high blood pressure inducing crap show. Mine was the latter this morning at 6am this morning while I was scrolling through the comments on a blog I read. Long story short, the well-written...
by Amanda Goodman | Sep 4, 2019 | Mom Life
Like most moms, I stay up way too late and then wake up way too early all to enjoy a few moments of quiet…by myself. At night, I throw myself into the latest episode of a trashy reality show or a murder documentary…in the early morning hours, I get caught...
by Amanda Goodman | Aug 29, 2019 | Bullying
“Why is this happening? It’s the first week of school and bullying is out of control?” Not everyone is going to like what I have to say. And that’s okay. But if you know me, or of me, then you know that I am unapologetically real. I have zero...
by Amanda Goodman | Aug 8, 2019 | Mom Life, Social Issues
My son was looking for a safe place to hide in a store. That thought has consumed my mind for days now. He and I were holding hands as we walked into a store the other day and I remember his grip was so tight and sweaty. When we walked through the doors, he started...
