How is it Possible I’ll Never Hear My Dad’s Laugh Again?
This June will mark my first Father’s Day without my dad. I sometimes feel like I have been admitted to a secret club of those who mourn the loss…
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The Love Story You Can’t See in a Picture is Everything
TITLE: The Picture Is Perfect But You Can’t See the Struggle Behind It They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The picture you’re…
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It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child
I’m a stereotypical oldest child–rigid, obedient, perfectionistic, controlling, bossy. I’m also responsible, nurturing, organized, resourceful,…
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Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love
After a long day at work, around 8:30 p.m. I finally walked in the door, and my 3-year-old ran up and hugged me as she always does, but then she…
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When God Says No To Your Kid
We’ve all been there . . . or at least somewhere close. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, two outs, down by a run. And your child steps into the…
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I’m Supposed To Be the Strong One
I was a tough kid, matured pretty early. I figured out the truth about Santa on my own at an early age and took it in stride. I didn’t shed a tear…
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Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend
My dear daughter, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but we are not best friends. I know I have told you this many times before, and you always…
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You Are My Reason
You are my reason. You are the reason I get up each morning. Even though my eyelids are as heavy as a five-ton truck. Even though all I want is a…
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Here’s To the Dads Who Hold the Hearts of Daughters
To all the dads out there raising daughters who are compassionate, confident, and bold world-changers, thank you. For teaching our precious girls how…
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To the Mother Barely Holding it Together
To the mama trying to hold it all together, I see the smile you show the rest of the world. I see the way you do everything you can to make sure…
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89 Pounds Changed My Life
Editor’s note: This post discusses anorexia/eating disorders I happened to overhear my daughter’s online meet for health class. The topic…
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To the Exhausted Mom of Twins, You’ve Got This
Dear twin mama, I promise you, it’s going to be OK. I know this because I am five years into it now, and I can see how far I have come. …
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