Cara Cochran

'Tis the season!!! 🎄🎅🏾 Happy holidays from our little two mom fam!!! Who else is thinks the holiday season is an instant mood lifter?! 🎄❤️ Also, how adorable are these holiday photos by @oliviabehindthecamera?! I cannot wait to show y'all more!! 📸✨ #happyholidays #twomoms #tistheseason #twomomfamily #lgbtfamily #holidayphotos #holidayseason #family #modernfamily

'Tis the season!!! 🎄🎅🏾 Happy holidays from our little two mom fam!!! Who else is thinks the holiday season is an instant mood lifter?! 🎄❤️ Also, how adorable are these holiday photos by @oliviabehindthecamera?! I cannot wait to show y'all more!! 📸✨ #happyholidays #twomoms #tistheseason #twomomfamily #lgbtfamily #holidayphotos #holidayseason #family

Support small. Support local! 🫶 Today is day #16 of @natracare's 30-Day Kindness Challenge, and I am so thrilled to be apart of this initiative, and highlight one of my favorite local, small businesses where we live! @igetjuiced is not only one of my favorite small businesses for their yummy smoothies, and their scrumptious açaí bowls, but more importantly, the amazing woman behind it all that shows nothing but kindness, gratitude and care for every single person that steps foot into her establishment. Quote from Angel Jackson (owner): "I started iGet Juiced to offer a healthy choice, that would actually taste good and wouldn’t compromise my commitment to use natural healthy ingredients. Without any experience in the restaurant industry, but a deep passion and commitment for healthy food options, I took a leap of faith and stumbled into entrepreneurship. I wouldn’t trade this journey for anything else!! And there’s absolutely no way I could do what I do on a daily basis without the support of my family." And while we were there this time, there was literally 3 generations of family there hanging with us! How amazing is that?! Grandmother, mom, daughter and sister... just pouring love out in abundance for everyone there!! My heart (and stomach) are always full when I leave, but this time was extra special spending it with all of them (swipe to see full group photo) 🥰 And just like her slogan says, she makes eating healthy EXCITING!! 😁 Even Myla said she'd prefer her açaí bowls over ice cream 👀 now if that don't tell you how good it is, I don't know what will!! Lol There's nothing more amazing than seeing a small business thrive. Especially one that is owned by such an incredible human. So I encourage each one of you today to head to your favorite local, small business and support them! It truly does make all the difference! What small business do you love where you live, and who are you supporting?? ❤️ #Natracare #NatracareKind #BeKind#MakeKindnessYourNorm #kindness #kindnessday #supportsmallbusinesses #supportlocalbusinesses #shopsmall #shoplocal #twomoms #twomomfamily #lgbtfamily #family

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." Today the words of thankful, grateful and content will be swirling around everyone, but I wonder if we are all taking the time to truly live in those words we are sharing amongst each other today and everyday. When we say we are thankful for our family, are we taking the time out for them? Being present in those moments? Really embracing each one of them as they are, even when they drive us crazy? 🤪 When we say we're grateful for our health, are we doing the things we should be to put our health first? Are we taking care of us? Are we taking care of not just our bodies, but our minds too? 👀 When we say we're content, are we actually living our lives in that state of contentment? Being satisfied in what we have, and not chasing the joneses? Knowing what we have is more than enough for us? 🤔 Just some food for thought today as you think about all the things you are thankful and grateful for... let's not forget to actually LIVE our lives by the words we utter! And not just today... but everyday! Sending everyone the biggest hug, and so much love today! Thankful for every single one of you🤎 #thankful #grateful #content #thanksgiving #twomoms #twomomfamily #lgbtfamily #lgbtparents #parents #parenting #mrsandmrs #teamtwomoms #twomomsquad #lesbianmoms #atlantafamily #family #familylove #familygoals #parentlife #foodforthought #gratitude #wordstoliveby

Weekend photo dump!! ❄️🥰 This weekend we had a little staycation with @margaritavilleatlanierislands, and it was just what we all needed! 🫶 Sometimes it just feels good to get away, but still be right in your own backyard at the same time! We threw snow at each other (just don't be like me and forget to block your face 🥴), went on several carnival rides, slid down their 8 story snow slide (if you missed it, check out my reel from yesterday 🤣), and got a sneak peek of their stunning holiday lights! The only thing we didn't get to do was ice skate because we ran out of time! 🙃 But it was a good, fun break to kick off Myla's holiday break this week! If you're in Georgia, or you're headed down here anytime soon, I would highly recommend checking this place out! We always have a blast here every winter!! ❄️ Do you like little staycations to break up day to day life every once in a while? What did you do this weekend?? ❤️ #staycation #twomoms #twomomfamily #lesbianmoms #lgbtfamily #familytime #georgia #georgiagetaway #exploregeorgia #lgbttravel #familytravel #holidayseason #holidays

Ending this week with a full heart, and new mission 💙 Today I was invited to the Amerigroup office in Atlanta by a non-profit here in Georgia called @comfortcases, but I'll be honest with y'all, I never imagined how much it would impact me + my life! If you're not familiar with @comfortcases, they are are a nonprofit here in Georgia that take backpacks, and fill them up with so many special items for kids that are in the foster care system. There are hundreds of thousands of kids that end up in the foster system, by no fault of their own mind you, and they are moved from place to place with nothing more than a trash bag to throw all their things in as they go. 🥺 I can't even imagine how degrading that must feel to a child that's already dealing with so much to have to pack up their whole little lives in a bag that just resembles trash! This is why @rob_scheer (the founder, and fellow child of foster care himself) started this foundation to change that exact scenario, and give these kiddos something that resembles the value they actually have in this world! @comfortcases travels around the state of Georgia (and beyond on occasions), and hosts packing parties where they fill these backpacks to the brim of things these kiddos will need, and things to bring them comfort along the way! Check out my stories to get a look at what exactly goes inside each backpack and why 🫶 I was so impressed and inspired by the thought, dedication and love that went into this entire operation, that I am absolutely committed to becoming as involved as I possibly can be with their organization moving forward!! 🤝 THIS IS HOW YOU IMPACT A CHILD'S LIFE!! THIS IS HOW YO MAKE CHANGE IN A BROKEN SYSTEM!! And I am just so honored to have been a small part of this entire mission! Thank you @comfortcases + @rob_scheer for everything you are doing, and for having me today! It's so true when they say not all heroes wear capes! 🥹 Have you ever heard of Comfort Cases before? Do you have anything similar where you live? ❤️ #comfortcases #nonprofit #fostercare #fosterparents #kidsinfostercare #fostersystem #lesbiansofinstgram #atlantablogger #atlanta #lgbtatlanta #lgbtq #lgbt

"I watched a girl in a sundress kiss another girl on a park bench, and just as the sunlight spilled perfectly onto both of their hair, I thought to myself: "How bravely beautiful it is, that sometimes, the sea wants the city, even when it has been told its entire life it was meant for the shore." -Christopher Poindexter The first time I ever read this poem was when I first met Cara W. She had a copy of it on her coffee table in her living room, and I instantly fell in love with it! 🥹 The way he spoke about the sea wanting the city even when it's been told it's whole life it was meant for the shore resonated in my soul so deeply!! Just to know someone out there understood exactly what I had felt like my entire life. Always craving the sea, but always being told I was meant for the shore!! Ugh it still gets me every single time!! 😭 Just sharing this for those that know deep down they are meant for something more, but are being told the opposite, it's ok for you to want, and love the sea!! 🥹 Have you ever heard this poem before?? Did it resonate with you as much as it did with me? ❤️ 📸: @scenebyisabelle #wcw #womencrushwednesday #wlw #wlwcouple #couple #lgbtcouple #lesbiancouple #lesbiancouples #lgbtcouples #couples #girlswholikegirls #lesbianlove

My response will always be: I do it for the representation!! 👩‍👩‍👧 People always ask why I talk about being a two mom family, a late in life lesbian, a blended family and just a queer person in general so much! I do it for the little southern girl who was always told this life was a sin. I do it for the girl who was told she was only supposed to marry a boy. I do it for the woman who is being told that no other woman will have her because she's been with a man before. I do it for the middle aged woman who is being told it's too late to come out now. I do it for the single mom who wants to finally live her truth, but everyone keeps telling her no one will want to take on all that baggage. I do it for all of us. Because no matter what the haters say... every single bit of this life is possible. I am the living proof!! This is why I do it! This is why I show up every single day with myself, and my family! So that when people say you can't, you have something to point to and say YES I CAN!! 🥹 It is, and always will be about the representation for me!! And if it helps just one single person out there realize their truth... it was all more than worth it!! 🥰 If you would have seen the same amount of representation we see today 10+ years ago, what kind of impact would that have made on your life?? ❤️ #lgbtrepresentation #twomoms #blendedfamily #latetolesbian #lgbtgirl #lesbianmoms #twomomfamily #latebloomer #representation #visibility #lgbtcommunity #lgbt

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." - David Viscott I have felt the clouds, and I have definitely felt the rain in my life... But my goodness what her sun did for my soul ☀️🥹❤️‍🩹 We don't always experience the sun from both sides in love, and in life... but if you are lucky enough to have that kind of love... soak every single second of it in!! 🥰 Just feeling a little extra sappy on this Sunday for no reason at all but love!! 😍 Also, how stunning are these sunflower photos though?!? Can't wait to show y'all more from our time with @scenebyisabelle 💛 #wlw #wlwcouple #womenlovingwomen #lgbt #lgbtcouples #lgbtcouple #lesbiancouple #lesbiancouples #sunflower #sunlight #sunflowerphotos #couplephotos #couples #couple #queercouple