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.
A Letter to My Children After My Darkest Day
My dear children,
I’m not sure where to begin.
I know the day I snapped scared you. I slammed the door to my room, and you...
The Message Matters: A Look Back on Three Years of Stuttering
In December 2020, I wrote an article about my then-three-year-old identical twins, who had been stuttering for over a year. I was concerned because...
A Parenting Fear
Throughout my life, I have always had a fear of the unknown. I don’t like change; I’m afraid to take the next step until...
The Never-Ending Laundry Battle and How to Tackle It
Growing up, I never thought too much about doing my laundry. In college, I went to my grandparents' house every other weekend to wash...
Lessons I Learned When I Fractured My Foot
A few weeks ago, I woke up with a severely swollen right foot. I couldn’t put any weight on it at all. Next to...
Why “Bluey” is the Most Realistic Show on Television
If you look past the talking dogs who don’t wear clothes (although the dad does wear a tie to work), Bluey is the most...
Dispelling the Myths about Survival Swim Lessons
I distinctly remember scrolling social media back in 2016 while on vacation in South Carolina. My friend had posted her child, a year younger...
Your Child’s Therapist Isn’t Perfect
As your child’s therapist, there are reasons we can’t be friends on social media. One, of course, is maintaining a professional boundary. The other...
There Aren’t Enough Positive Birth Stories, So Here is Mine
When I was pregnant with my twins, I was pretty nervous. I scoured the internet for stories that would help me put everything in...
The Most Important Class I Took While Pregnant
I took a lot of classes while I was pregnant. All were essential in helping me with childbirth, breastfeeding, relaxation, and coping with the...