Bonnie BroerenHow I Almost Got Into a Fight With My OphthalmologistHim: Hmmm, looks like your prescription has change a tiny bit, from -4.5 to -5.5.Feb 11, 2020Feb 11, 2020
Bonnie BroerenAm I Still ME? Postpartum Identity Crisis“Can you even remember life before her?” my mom asked expectantly, referring to my 2 year-old daughter.Apr 30, 2018Apr 30, 2018
Bonnie BroerenHave I confused being an introvert with being a woman?I like working with my hands in my free time, to balance the research, writing, and negotiation that occupies my professional life. Sewing…Feb 5, 20181Feb 5, 20181
Bonnie BroerenPost-Vacation, Working Mom Guilt SpiralI couldn’t tie my shoes, or even see them anymore, my vision obscured by a mess of soft, dark brown curls. My toddler had a death-grip on…Jan 2, 2018Jan 2, 2018
Bonnie BroerenWe Can’t Have A Wok“I love cooking with a wok. I wish we could have a wok, but we can’t. We have committed to a minimalist lifestyle,” my friend shrugged…Dec 15, 20171Dec 15, 20171
Bonnie BroerenA Mother’s Worth“How was your weekend?” my coworker too-loudly shouted across the room. He had not adjusted his voice for the fact that he was still…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Bonnie BroerenThank you, Mom. Thank you, moms.Mom, I’m sorry. I’m sorry to ALL moms out there. I’m sorry that before I became a mom, I judged every single thing you did, from the age at…Nov 21, 20172Nov 21, 20172