Mindi Wisman is an American social worker and freelance writer living with her family in Brussels, Belgium. Her work has appeared on The Toast, One Chic Mom, and World Mom’s Blog. She has worked as a mental health therapist, sports psychologist, and academic researcher, but is still trying to make her dream of being a back-up singer to Dolly Parton come to fruition. You can find her on Twitter.

Illustration: Christine Juneau