Jenni Brennan, Author

Friendship, Living
March 22, 2021
694 Views
5 Minute Read

Middle School Was Years Ago, But That B-List Feeling Still Hurts

“There weren’t enough seats at the lunch table.” Even now, years later, the young man’s eyes filled with tears as…

Grief, Living
March 16, 2021
585 Views
4 Minute Read

My Grandmother Loved Me in Little Ways I Still Feel Today

Bedtime is when I feel the closest to her. For as long as I can remember, I always feel a…

Grief
December 10, 2020
307 Views
6 Minute Read

4 Ways To Get Through the Holidays When You’re Grieving

That time of year has found us once again. Everywhere we turn we see the sights, sounds, and smells of…

Living
December 3, 2020
323 Views
5 Minute Read

I’m in My 40s and Finally Hitting My Stride

As I neared my 40s, so many of the women around me who were already 40 were proclaiming a newfound…

Friendship, Motherhood
November 27, 2020
514 Views
3 Minute Read

Dear Mama, You Are Stronger Than You Think

“You’re one of the strongest moms I know. If you can’t do it, I can’t either.” My friend’s words jumped…

Kids, Motherhood
November 9, 2020
361 Views
6 Minute Read

6 Ways Youth Sports Parents Can Be Better

Picture it: You are at a sporting event. All around you, there are sounds of swearing, fans shouting insults at…

Living
November 5, 2020
295 Views
6 Minute Read

Domestic Violence Awareness Starts With Me

As I sat at my desk during my 10-minute break between grief therapy clients, I opened my Facebook app to…

Living, Motherhood
October 9, 2020
382 Views
6 Minute Read

I Love Being Their Mom But I Hate Being Their Teacher

My alarm wakes me before the sun has even come up and the first thing I do is reach for…

Friendship
October 9, 2020
10.8K Views
5 Minute Read

It’s Lonely Being the B-List Friend

I’m a B-list friend. I’m not a top tier or A-list friend. I’m not a best friend. I’m no one’s…

Living, Motherhood
September 4, 2020
287 Views
3 Minute Read

Our Football Season Was Sidelined —And We Miss it So Much

As the summer begins to wind down and fall begins to knock gently on our door, I typically find myself…

Friendship
August 17, 2020
961 Views
6 Minute Read

The Truth is it’s Not Always Easy To Be My Friend

Get over yourself. Stop being so sensitive. Let it go. You’re too needy. Those were the message I received the…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 17, 2020
632 Views
5 Minute Read

I’m Watching My Little Boy Become a Young Man

I’ve been here before. This space between elementary school and middle school is familiar to me for I have walked…

Jenni Brennan

Jenni Brennan

Middle School Was Years Ago, But That B-List Feeling Still Hurts

My Grandmother Loved Me in Little Ways I Still Feel Today

4 Ways To Get Through the Holidays When You’re Grieving

I’m in My 40s and Finally Hitting My Stride

Dear Mama, You Are Stronger Than You Think

6 Ways Youth Sports Parents Can Be Better

Domestic Violence Awareness Starts With Me

I Love Being Their Mom But I Hate Being Their Teacher

It’s Lonely Being the B-List Friend

Our Football Season Was Sidelined —And We Miss it So Much

The Truth is it’s Not Always Easy To Be My Friend

I’m Watching My Little Boy Become a Young Man

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