Kristen took the plunge into motherhood via a surprise pregnancy, now a blossoming 22-month old toddler, and provides the diversity on her block as an Asian American Yankee in the Deep South. As a former college professor, published textbook author, musician, and diversity advocate, Kristen's a proverbial "fish out of water," trying to find her way in a place that time has clearly forgotten and desperately trying to balance her roles as mother and military wife while not losing her sense of self (including a hankering for heels and a good martini). Kristen is also the co-founder and editor of Cool Mom Pics. You can read her musings on motherhood here: http://themomtrap.clubmom.com/

Blog Entries by Kristen Chase

Fear and Self Loathing in Motherhood

Posted August 29, 2006 | 07:04 AM (EST)


Turn the news on for less than a minute and you'll start scavenging through your medicine cabinet for your Xanax. Add motherhood to the mix and you'll find yourself a regular at Dr. Bob's Therapy Group at Ancora State Hospital.

It's pretty hard not to live in fear these days....

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