childhood

Identity and Self-Esteem 

Why I Don’t Miss My Youth

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, growing up

As I ebb ever closer to my mid-thirties, as I find myself choosing to turn off both music and the

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Depression Mental Health 

A Letter To Me, On The Anniversary Of My Depression Diagnosis

May 12, 2016September 18, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, health & wellness, living with depression, mental illness

Dear Kim, I don’t know why I’ve never written to you before. Maybe it is because what’s done is done.

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Motherhood Parenting 

Having Kids Showed Me What My Mom Gave Up For Me

May 6, 2016May 5, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, childhood memories, memories, nostalgia

From 12 to 18, my mom and I had a tumultuous relationship. In her defense, I was a total brat

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Motherhood Parenting 

Stopping To Smell The Roses — And Play In Puddles

April 15, 2016April 29, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, children, family

Last week, it rained. It wasn’t a big storm, and it didn’t last long, but it was just enough: enough

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Parenting 

Life, Through The Eyes Of A Child

September 30, 2015May 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata castles, childhood, children, cinderella, disney, disney world, dreams, magic

I am obsessed with all things Disney. Yes, that’s right; this tattooed, thirty-one year old chick still obsesses over the Mouse

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Motherhood Parenting 

Another Minute, Another Moment, Another Parenting Last

July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 Kimberly Zapata childhood, children, firsts and lasts, mommyhood, parenting

Mommy loves you. Daddy loves you. The kitty cats love you. We all love you very much. Now it’s time

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Parenting 

Standing At The Water’s Edge

July 10, 2015August 5, 2015 Kimberly Zapata childhood, dads, fatherhood, fathers, grief, loss, mamalode

My father taught me to swim when I was eight years old, which was old by Florida standards. It wasn’t

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