The Book That Had to be Written
Like many people, I came to writing after a love affair with reading. The last book count in my house was over ten thousand. We…
Stop Using my Children to Scare Parents out of Vaccinating
It was never my intention in life to become a vaccine advocate. I have to do enough just advocating for my kids, as two of…
Protecting Those Who Need It Most
When my son was 3 years old and my daughter 5 months, a woman emailed a local mothers’ listserv and revealed that her son had…
I was Duped by the Anti-Vaccine Movement
My journey into the anti-vaccination scene began when I became pregnant with my one and only child. It all started when I watched the documentary…
From Anti-Vax to Pro-Vax: Natural Parenting Perspective
Almost seven years ago my journey in motherhood began. My son was born into this world in our bedroom, though it left him scarred (a severe…
I’m a Crunchy, Libertarian Pro-vaxxer
I might be the last person you'd expect to be pro-vaccine. I might also be the first person you'd expect to be called a “hippie.”…
The Vaccine Mom on the Power of Information
When my daughter was born in January of 2013, I looked down at her and promised that I’d never let anything bad happen to her. Of…
Invisible Threat: Roxy and Ethan’s Story
 Invisible Threat is an eye-opening 40-minute documentary produced by California high school students that explores the science of vaccination and how fears and misperceptions have led…
Colton’s Battle
“To each their own.” That was always my mindset regarding vaccinations. I have always vaccinated my children, but I figured it was no harm to…
Say Something
I can still see myself now standing in front of the closet with a baby in my arms. There was a blue dress with yellow flowers,…