by elizabethoates | Apr 9, 2019 | Life & Faith, Parenting
A common thread I notice in women’s IG bios is that we describe ourselves—even define ourselves—in relation to other people. “So-and-So’s wife.” “So-and-So’s mom.” It’s as if once we get married and have children, our entire identity revolves...
by elizabethoates | Feb 28, 2019 | Writing
If you’ve been on social media the past few days, then you’ve probably seen the exciting news . . . I’m hosting a Christian writer’s conference for women!!! It’s called Collab Conference for Writers and it’s a distinct Christian...
by elizabethoates | Nov 19, 2018 | Foster Care & Adoption
If you’re looking for a family-friendly movie to see over the Thanksgiving break that focuses on the important topic of foster care, Instant Family might be the movie for you–or it might not. Read my movie review and decide if it’s right for you,...
by elizabethoates | Oct 24, 2018 | Life & Faith
Exactly one year ago today my dad died. It’s O.K., don’t cry for me. I hadn’t talked to him in over thirty years. He was an alcoholic and a drug addict who divorced my mom when I was barely two years old. I remember going on court-appointed visits as a young child,...
by elizabethoates | Oct 3, 2018 | Life & Faith, Parenting
When we were house hunting three years ago, I had two requests: a play room for the kids and an office for me. The kids got their playroom, but little did I know my office would become less of a creative think tank and more of a multipurpose room for both me AND my...