Brooke Moore
Brooke is many things, but normal is not one of them! She’s a native of SC who was raised in Bamberg and has been living in Columbia since 2017. She’s a Mom of 3; JD (20), Alyssa (15) and Will (3). Brooke and her husband Chris married in 2014. Together, they’ve become avid advocates for autism awareness in support of their son Will. Brooke holds a Masters in Information Technology and works as an IT Security Risk Analyst. In addition to her love for writing, Brooke also loves running, bow hunting, and tattoos. She’s a Christian who’s definitely not without flaw, a survivor, and an advocate for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. Her greatest loss has been the unexpected loss of her Mother in 2016. Her greatest loves are God and her family. Her greatest accomplishment was walking away and her most valuable lessons learned are to never take a moment for granted and never judge a book by its cover. In her spare time she writes for her blog at BrookeMcAlhaney.com and feeds her social media obsession on Facebook.
Strong As Hell
I am strong as hell. Yeah, I said it. Yep, it’s the title of this this article and it’s on a website for moms. You're probably thinking "wow that's brazen." You're right, it absolutely...
Guide to Fun Activities Around Columbia for Special Needs Children
As a mom of a little one with special needs, I know how stressful and confusing it can be to search for activities my child can safely participate in. Every small act that makes...
I’ll Just Say It :: I Am Frightened To Send My Kids To School
In the 20 years that I have been a mom, I can honestly say that I have never been as frightened to send my kids back to school as I am now. I have...
What I Wish I Knew as a New Mother :: Friendly Tips From A...
Once upon a time, a long time ago when I was just 19 years old, I started this whole mom gig thing. I was married, had no idea what I was doing and I...
Hello Midlife Crisis, Welcome To My Humble Abode
I hear you knocking; so eager to remind me that I’m halfway to the finish line. You’ve been patiently waiting at my front door since this year began; watching me come and go, smiling...
You Didn’t Know :: An Open Letter to the Stepdad Who Became A Dad
You didn’t know what you were getting into when you asked her out on that first date. The woman you thought you knew from conversations, pictures, or your past didn’t show you her hand...
Melanoma Awareness Month :: What Moms Need To Know
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. I know, it’s not something most people celebrate or even know about. It tends to be a pretty somber subject, but with summer right around the corner, I feel...
The Hardest Part About Being a Mom Isn’t Watching Your Child Leave
When new moms, or those hoping to be moms one day, ask us what the hardest part about being a mom is, our typical standard reaction is to tell them it’s watching your child...
My Truth :: Only One Resolution Is Needed Here – Stop Procrastinating
My honest and humbling truth … every goal I didn’t meet in 2018 was the result of one reason and one person alone - me, myself, and I - along with that pesky debilitating...
Safety Tips Every Mom Should Know
As a woman who considers herself to be a fairly seasoned mom, I have learned many things over the years from experience, as well as just paying attention to the lives of others. Mothers...
Domestic Violence :: 8 Ways You Can Help Make A Difference
October is Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness month. If you live in SC, the chances that you, or someone you love, have been (or will be) killed because of DV are definitely above average. In...
It’s Past Time to Get Angry About Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer is the LEADING cause of death by disease in children in the U.S. Take a moment to really let that sink in. There are no vaccines for childhood cancer and there is...
The Unbreakable Bond I Have With My Teenage Daughter
Every day she changes. Her hair gets just a little longer, her face gets a tad bit thinner, she grows just a smidge taller, she ages another day, she becomes a little more independent,...
Rock Your Morning, in the Shower!
If you’re anything like me, you know what it’s like to struggle every day just to find a few minutes alone to do anything for yourself. Every day just kind of runs into the...