Messy Minded Momma

A neurodivergent Momma fumbling her way through motherhood with honesty, heart and hope.

My Timeline Was Different, Not Wrong.

When I was younger and imagined what life would look like in my late 30s, I…
1,000 Views.

I started blogging in February as a way to regulate my nervous system. Writing has always…
Country Roads and Neurodivergent Overload.

It’s been 11 months since we moved from a city of approximately 500,000 people to a…
My Son Dresses Like My Ex.

The date is February 28, 2010. My friends are at the bar day drinking, while I’m…
I Don’t Like the Way You Smell.

Nothing humbles you quite like being a parent. As a neurodivergent woman, I’ve always experienced heightened…
The Weight of Being Needed.

For the last four years, I’ve been the primary parent in our son’s two-parent household. From…
Neurodivergence and Sports

I always wondered why my 4-year-old was naturally good at sports. If there was a ball…
YouTube vs Reality: Raising Kids in 2026.

YouTube gives my child unrealistic expectations, just like Disney Princesses gave me unrealistic expectations about hair.…
“I’m in a bad mood. I’m tired.”

My son said this at 6:45 a.m. after we woke him up for school. Our son…
My 4-Year-Old Wants to Marry Me, His Dad, Our Dog… and His Friends

My 4-year-old often says he wants to marry me or his dad. This started around age…