Tammi Landry-Gilder, Author at Her View From Home

Dear Target, Do You Miss Me As Much As I Miss You?

Living
April 4, 2020
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By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Dear Target, Do You Miss Me As Much As I Miss You?

Dear Target, I miss you. I miss your narrow aisles and dollar spot. I miss that cute little Starbucks sitting…

I’m Still the Guardian of Their Hearts and Feelings Even When My Teenagers Don’t Think They Need Mom

Kids, Motherhood
March 11, 2018
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9 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

I’m Still the Guardian of Their Hearts and Feelings Even When My Teenagers Don’t Think They Need Mom

Remember when your child was just a tiny, little ball of warmth? Do you look back with fondness when he…

Child Loss
February 23, 2017
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7 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Murder in a Small Town

Delphi, Indiana- there’s not much there. It’s a small town surrounded by corn and bean fields, near the place where…

Motherhood
October 25, 2016
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5 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Don’t Leave Just Yet

This year you left me. Well, okay, you didn’t really leave, per-se, but part of you has gone. You’ve crossed…

Inspiration, Journal, Mental Health
October 6, 2016
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8 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Before You Lose Hope, Read This

You don’t know me, so what I have to say might not be important to you right now. But if…

To The Strangers Who Put Down Kids: Get A Life

Motherhood
September 20, 2016
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By Tammi Landry-Gilder

To The Strangers Who Put Down Kids: Get A Life

Beyonce’s daughter wore a designer dress that cost thousands of dollars to an award show. Well, alright, I get that…

To My Firstborn As You Find Your Own Way

Motherhood, School
August 29, 2016
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6 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

To My Firstborn As You Find Your Own Way

To My Firstborn, Next week we will take a short drive. I will start the car and wait for you…

A Fall At The Playground Changed Their Lives

Kids, Motherhood
August 19, 2016
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12 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

A Fall At The Playground Changed Their Lives

Last year was tough. One afternoon, I got a call from the secretary at my son’s elementary school. She told…

Kids, Motherhood
August 12, 2016
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5 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

My Son is Not Popular and He’s OK

My son is not what you would call one of the “popular” kids at school. People don’t hate him or…

Parenting is Acting: How To Handle Those Tough Questions As Our Kids Grow

Motherhood
July 7, 2016
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9 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Parenting is Acting: How To Handle Those Tough Questions As Our Kids Grow

Much of the time, in my experience anyway, parenting involves a great deal of acting. Take Santa, for instance. Many…

Motherhood
June 17, 2016
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6 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Hold My Hand Just a Little Longer

My baby boy used to grab my hand and hold it all the time. Whenever we’d go to the grocery…

Kids, Motherhood
June 7, 2016
3.2K Views
10 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

My Thoughts About That Swimmer Rapist

I probably should not write when I’m angry. I definitely should not write when I’m angry, stressed out, have no…