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.
When I Leave You: A Note to My Early Intervention Families
Dear Families,
I have worked with you for months, maybe years, and it’s almost time for me to say goodbye. We have been preparing for...
Creating a Community: GODSPELL at ACT of CT
Think you have to go into NYC to catch a Broadway-caliber performance? Think again. Now in their second season, ACT of CT in Ridgefield...
I’m a Germophobe…Because I Can’t Afford NOT To
I’m a self-proclaimed germophobe. Some of it is a product of my anxiety, but I noticed that it became significantly worse upon my return...
Shopping “Small” for Stocking Stuffers
I think watching my kids and family opening their stockings on Christmas morning might be one of my favorite parts of the holiday. You...
“Two” Is Rough
I’ll start off by saying that I love being a twin mom. My girls are super cute and very sweet most of the time....
Broadway in Our Backyard: Little Shop of Horrors at ACT of CT
In my adult life before kids, the majority of my time was spent in a theater. Stage managing, directing, acting, singing, dancing, playing in...
The Face of Anxiety and Depression Might Look Different Than You Think
People who don’t know me all that well probably think I have my stuff together. I’m able to work a few days a week...
7 Reasons You Should Put Your Kids on the Bus this Fall
Last year, my son entered Kindergarten and began taking the bus. He was so excited about it, partially because I hyped it up and...
Today I Hid in the Bathroom
Today I hid in the bathroom.
It’s not easy to admit my weakness, but today was a doozy. Nothing all that awful happened…we have...
Work Hard, Be Kind, and Never Pay Full Retail: Things My Dad Taught Me
I recently drove home from a night up at my parents’ house in New Hampshire. Since my son was asleep in the back seat...