Chelsey Slack
Chelsey is a mom of two and lives in the Duluth area with her husband of over a dozen years. She’s a freelance writer, and passionately works in mental health and content strategy for Teladoc Health. You can find her writing about her experience placing her first born for adoption, mental health and wellness, and her experience raising a spirited, wild-hearted daughter. She’s been called resilient, steady and brave.
Meet Change, My New Best Friend
Just over two weeks ago, I fractured my left foot in two places. I was kickboxing in my garage and simply tripped. Who knew...
The Art of Apologizing
During this stay-at-home order over the past several weeks, I’m going to admit it’s been a daily challenge to maintain my patience—especially before my...
5 Tips for Building Up Resiliency
It’s been said, “If your marriage can survive building a house together, then it can survive anything.” This quote came to mind this morning...
Follow the Rainbow: Finding My Way Through a Career Change
Last September while driving around town I saw a double rainbow twice in the same day. I posted the images I snapped on my...
Oh, The Weather Out There is Frightful
On these cold weather days it is easy for me to question why I live here in Duluth, Minnesota. I’m sure there are others...
Our Annual Trip to the Duluth Winter Village
“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…” I thought upon entering the Winter Village at the Glensheen Mansion this past Saturday. The earthy...
FORO: Fear of Retail Outlets
It’s early Saturday morning. For some reason I can’t sleep past 5am. I have "monkey brain" as a friend calls it. Round and round...
The Privilege of Parenting (And Other Life Responsibilities)
This week while driving my four-year-old home from preschool we start to talk about TV and why it’s not always healthy for our brains....
An Open Letter to My Birth Daughter: An Adoption Story
If only... what if... Everyone has a story that often comes with regrets. But in this story there is no regret, only courage and...
Choosing Joy: A Dog, A Stick, and Disco Therapy
As the fall season approaches I am cherishing these warm and sunny 60-degree mornings here in Duluth. As I write this, I’m lucky enough...