15 Miles From Nowhere

Mommy wars - What a dumb term.   Seriously, so dumb.   But the worst part is that this warring between women actually exists.   Sure, you can deny its’ existence, because it’s not always apparent – it usually doesn't even involve heated conversations.   Mommy wars exist in the form of judgmental looks, gossip behind closed doors, and breaking ourselves off into cliques.   It is a much subtler way of warring against each other, but the effect is the same – shattered self esteem, doubt over our every step, fear of judgment if we shake up the status quo.   These wars exist.   They exist between homeschoolers and public schoolers, big families and small families, SAHMs and working moms, single moms and married moms, and any other dividing line.   These lines exist and crossing them is tantamount to treason.   Once you cross a line, there’s a good chance your social circle will be altered.   Maybe our good friends will stay the same, but most likely you will lose a few, or face their j