Personal Essays

The Year That Holds Everything

A year of anticipation in motherhood told in three parts.

Nov 23, 2025 • Lish Andres

A Seasonal Shift: Resetting Daily Rhythms to Finish the Year Strong

An essay on realigning what matters most in autumn.

Sep 28, 2025 • Lish Andres

How It Really Is: Traveling to Europe With a Baby

An essay on vacationing to Prague with our six-month-old.

Aug 24, 2025 • Lish Andres

Growing Into My Girlhood

An essay on coming-of-age in the 90's.

May 18, 2025 • Lish Andres

Like Melted Butter

An essay on friendship.

Feb 16, 2025 • Lish Andres

This Winter Finds Me

Finding my footing in new motherhood.

Jan 27, 2025 • Lish Andres

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