Katy Huie Harrison, PhD

Katy Huie Harrison, PhD, is an author, mom, recurrent miscarriage survivor, & owner of Undefining Motherhood. She lives in Atlanta with her husband (affectionately known on the internet as "Husband,") son (Jack), and daughter (Branham). She believes our society puts too many expectations on women that make womanhood and motherhood restrictive. Her goal is to shift the paradigm about what it means to be a woman and mother, giving all women a greater sense of agency over their own lives. You can find Katy and her work featured in places like CNN's Headline News, Romper, Scary Mommy, Love What Matters, & more.

What is Reality, Anyway? Curated Life in the Age of Social Media

Social media has changed how we interact with the world around us. When I was a kid, I ran and played in the woods with my friends. I didn’t wonder about or care what was happening online; there barely was an “online,” and I certainly couldn’t access it. Jack will never know the world I […]

When The System Fails: Baby Addie’s Infant-Loss Story

Infant loss stories are hard to read, but they are essential to helping us remember the lives of tiny loves gone too soon. They also teach us invaluable lessons–in this case, how knowing the symptoms of infant sepsis could save lives. Kara Errico shares her infant loss story about her daughter, Addie, who passed away […]

Uncensored: When Anxiety Strikes, but Isn’t What You See

In the past month, as this blog has really grown, numerous people have told me they’re proud of me. “You really seem to have found your voice,” they say. As someone who’s wanted to be a writer by profession since she was 7, this is amazing to hear. But this appearance, while in so many […]

Meet Alison Jacobson, Executive Director of First Candle

First Candle is dedicated to eradicating Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. Until the day comes when no infants die from sleep-related deaths, they will also continue their 35+ years of work educating caregivers and providing support to bereaved families of stillbirth and infant loss. Why Support First Candle? Sudden Infant […]

Whitney’s Journey: From Back-to-Back Miscarriages to Raising 3 Daughters

This week, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we’re going to hear from my friend Whitney, who graciously shared her heart for this post. She experienced 2 miscarriages before birthing her 3 beautiful daughters, and I’m honored to be able to share her story with you. I think there’s a lot we […]

I Crashed A Dinner and Left with A New Theory about Motherhood

*Note: This post tells my perception of a recent experience. Because I have not obtained permission from the other individuals to use their names, I have changed names and intentionally obscured the location of this story.* Saying Yes When Fear Tells You to Say No I recently found myself in a peculiar position over dinner. […]

It Takes a Village, and I Want My Son’s to Be Italian

The saying–it takes a village to raise a child–is beyond cliche, but if there’s anything new parenthood teaches you, it’s that it speaks truth. Or, if it doesn’t, it’s likely because there’s no village available. To the parents who raise children without that village: I applaud you, I salute you, and I have no idea […]

Reclaiming the Word “Crazy”

Let me be very clear about something: I don’t use the word “crazy” loosely. In fact, in writing, I don’t use any word loosely. During daily conversation, my filter and self-awareness aren’t quite where they should be. But when I write, every word is intentional. And I’ve made a decision. To reclaim some agency over […]