charity
Charity is a newly-single mom of three with a son born in 2012 and identical twin daughters born in 2017. She lives in Monroe and has been writing for Fairfield County Mom since 2019. Charity is a full-time speech-language pathologist, working with patients all across the lifespan. She is also an intuitive medium. In her life before children, Charity was a professional stage manager, working in theatres throughout Fairfield County. Charity is passionate about her family, career, ballet (which she began at 39 years old!), musical theatre, and her amazingly-supportive friends as she begins a new chapter in her life. She firmly believes that you are never too old to stay stuck in a situation that is causing you pain. You can follow her on Instagram at @charityferris.
Baking Bread and Finding Myself Again
Few smells remind me of my childhood more than freshly made bread.
For the first few years of my life, my mom stayed at home...
When a Mother Sits Down
I have words swirling around in my head all the time, mostly mock conversations between friends and co-workers or replaying my children’s antics. There...
Explore Fairfield County :: Sherman
"Explore Fairfield County" is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse,...
Satisfying the Curiosity: Answers to All the Twin Questions I’m Asked
I have identical twins. People stare and smile at us whenever we are out and about. And while twins aren’t really such a rare...
Managing Big Feelings: The Calm Down Spot
I don’t keep it a secret that all three kids have big personalities. They are intense, and it has always been challenging for me...
Preparing to Talk to Children About Divorce
When my husband and I finally decided to divorce three months ago, we felt a lot of relief. But we had concerns. What are...
Are Intuitive Mediums Exempt from Grief?
As an intuitive medium, I’m often asked if we, as a group, are exempt from the grief process because we understand what is on...
I Don’t Have Any Mom Friends
Don’t let this title fool you. I for sure have friends who are moms, but I don’t have any “mom friends.”
I consider “mom friends”...
The Top 5 Musicals (According to My 10-Year-Old)
Before I was a parent, I was a professional stage manager and spent every summer at a local community theatre, singing and dancing in...
Why is “The Elf on the Shelf” so Polarizing?
I’ll start by saying that I vehemently opposed to the Elf on the Shelf a few years ago.
When my oldest asked if we...