You probably do it too, but may not be aware of how harmful it can be to you and your loved ones.

I’m not talking about eating raw pork or sunbathing without sunscreen. I’m talking about comparing yourself to other women. There’s nothing worse, especially when you become a mom. Comparing myself to other moms brings out the Reality-TV-style-drama-queen side of me that, in the moment, I secretly hope only my husband gets the pleasure of seeing. I become a sleep-deprived, whiny woman who…

The moment you become a mom, sleep becomes your new best friend. You can see it in the creases, or eyes of new parents. From the pillow hair down to the worn-out pajama bottoms, there is a universal mom-to-mom knowing where words aren't needed. And there aren't enough congratulatory care packages, flowers, gifts or casseroles in the world to make up for it.

My kids are older now, and they both sleep through the night, thank you very much. But this doesn't mean I don't still suffer…

Some women train for a marathon or climb a mountain to escape the craziness of motherhood. I like to stress eat and vent with girlfriends. That’s why I started a blog for moms, Venting Sessions. To help other mothers feel like they’re not alone. My blog is meant to be a place moms can let it out and share our mommy ventings, experiences, jokes, whines, giggles and stories. (And swap fun recipes that fit into our hectic lives as opposed to unrealistic recipes that stress us out even…