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.
It Was Supposed to Be Two Weeks
It was supposed to be two weeks.
When I got the text that schools were closing last March, it was supposed to be for two...
My Twins Are Almost Four and Still Not Potty Trained
So, I’ll get right to the point. My twins will be 4 in a couple of months, and they still aren’t fully potty trained....
Living With My Grandma
It was the spring semester of my freshman year in college. Not only was I still completely homesick, but I had spiked a fever...
I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist and I Think My Children Stutter
When I found out I was pregnant with identical twins, my mind went in a million different directions. Would they be ok? Would they...
A Roundabout Path To My Childhood Dream
When I was in second grade, I began writing a series of books about a girl named Jamie. My first in the series was...
The Silver Lining of Distance Learning
It’s mid-August, 2020. We just found out that my oldest, a rising second grader, will be in Cohort B in our public school’s hybrid...
I Bought a Pair of Jeans
I bought a pair of jeans yesterday.
I know it doesn’t sound like much, but I, like so many moms out there, very rarely...
Bringing My Work Home: Finding Learning Opportunities in Everyday Routines
The most important thing I’ve learned in my work as a Birth to Three provider is that every experience is a learning opportunity, especially...
I Thought I’d Be Better At This
I thought I’d be better at this.
One thing’s for certain. I’m not a patient person. I envy those who are. Those people who can...