Ghosts and goblins might be spooky, but do you know what’s scarier? The stories we tell ourselves. “I’m not good enough.”“I’ll never get it right.”“Other people have it all together—what’s wrong with me?” Sound familiar? These are the scary stories…
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Fall is cozy, yes—but it’s also the season when life starts to speed up. School schedules, work deadlines, and the looming holiday chaos can leave your nervous system buzzing like it’s had too much pumpkin spice latte. If you’re already…
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Every fall, nature puts on a show. Trees blaze with color, fields are harvested, and leaves gently release into the wind. It’s beautiful—but it’s also symbolic. Autumn whispers lessons about life: the importance of letting go, the courage to rest,…
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Fall practically begs us to slow down—the shorter days, cozy evenings, and golden leaves whisper: pause. But in a world that glorifies hustle (especially during the holiday season), it can feel strange to embrace slower rhythms. This season, I’ve been…
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Ah, the holiday season. It starts with “just a little gathering” and suddenly snowballs into cookie swaps, office parties, family dinners, volunteer shifts, gift exchanges, and maybe even hosting Thanksgiving when you didn’t mean to. Before you know it, your…
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When the cool weather rolls in, all we want are comfort foods: mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pumpkin bread, and all the cozy carbs. And let’s be honest—perimenopause cravings can make those comfort meals even more tempting. But here’s the…
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Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and creativity—but for kids with disabilities, it can also come with extra challenges. Uneven sidewalks, non-adaptive costumes, and homes that aren’t welcoming can make the holiday feel more stressful than spooky. The good news?…
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Disability is often misunderstood, not because people don’t care, but because society has been shaped by myths and stereotypes for far too long. These myths don’t just cause awkward moments—they actively create barriers to inclusion, respect, and equity. So let’s…
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The teenage years are a wild ride for any family—full of independence, hormones, and endless “Who even am I?” moments. Add disability into the mix, and the journey can feel both uniquely challenging and uniquely rewarding. As the parent of…
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Ah, the holidays. A magical time of twinkle lights, turkey dinners, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and peppermint mochas… and family drama. For many of us, the season doesn’t just bring joy—it brings tension, guilt trips, and the emotional gymnastics of…
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Hi, I’m Jaime — writer, mother, storyteller, and the heart behind The Wildflower Edit. For nearly a decade, I wrote online as The Princess and the Prosthetic, sharing my daughter’s journey with disability and the lessons our family learned along the way. It was a beautiful season — full of advocacy, connection, and community — but as my daughter grew older, I felt a shift. She deserved more autonomy. More privacy. More room to decide how she shows up in the world. And I realized something else: My own story was expanding too. Motherhood was still here. Disability was still here. But so were grief, healing, womanhood, nervous system care, feminine energy, homemaking, identity, softness… the fuller, deeper pieces of life that were ready to be spoken aloud. Whether you come for the cozy routines, the motherhood reflections, the disability advocacy, or the soft life inspiration — thank you for choosing to share this space with me. Pour a warm drink. Settle in. Let’s grow a life that feels like you again.
Jaime
