Welcome to the Slightly Feral Blog
Real talk for real humans doing the messy work of healing. This is the softer side of the wild. I write about parenting when you never had a model, relationships that stretch you (and sometimes break you), blended family choas, nervous system truths, and the deep, weirdly beautiful journey of becoming human again.
No shame. No perfection. No toxic positivity.
Just stories, science, and slightly feral reflections that meet you where you are - whether you're hiding in the pantry or crying in the carpool line.
Grab a snack. Or a journal. Or both. You’re safe here.
What If You’re Not Broken-Just Human?
Let’s get something straight: yelling once (or twice… or three times) doesn’t make you a terrible parent. It makes you a person with a nervous system and a kid who knows how to push buttons like it’s their job.
Connection Over Control: Why “Because I Said So” Doesn’t Work
We've all said it. Usually through clenched teeth. But “Because I said so” shuts down conversation when what kids actually need is guidance, not just power plays.