The Hard Truth about Friendship in Your 40s
No one can really prepare you for how much friendships change in your 40s. We expect life shifts—kids grow, schedules fill, jobs demand more, and…
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Sisterhood is So Special
There’s something about sisterhood that’s so special. It’s having someone who’s seen every version of you—every awkward, messy, beautiful…
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Life Lessons from My Grown Children
“Don’t limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.” – Rabindranath Tagore Quietly communing with a loved one in…
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As a Medical Mom, I Measure Growth Differently
In most homes, the marks on the wall are a simple celebration of time passing. They are pencil lines that track how many inches a child has gained…
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No One Plans to Wear the “Scarlet Letter” of Divorce
Divorce often feels like the scarlet letter no one talks about. Some in our generation may call it “trendy”—particularly as women have become…
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Hannah Harper Is Every Mom with Babies in Her Arms and a Dream In Her Heart
By now, you’ve probably seen the posts flooding your feed: A young mom. Three little boys. A guitar strap embroidered with her children’s…
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When I Look In the Mirror, I See My Mother
Recently, whenever I look in the mirror, I see a strong resemblance to my mother. People always said I looked like her, but I never really saw it…
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The First Time My Brain Convinced Me I Was Dying
The first time I learned relief could be manufactured, it came in the shape of a Tic Tac. A tiny little oval with the hint of mint. I didn’t know…
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Watching Your Children Build the Life You Prayed For Is Beautiful
“I love you, Mom.” “Hmmm?” (A little louder) “I love you.” “I love you too…so very much.” I’d been deep in thought, listening to…
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Helping My Son Through Bullying Is Healing Something In Me Too
Bedtime is when my kids tend to open up the most. The lights are low, the day is winding down, and their guard finally comes down with it. One night,…
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I Lost My Daughter on Mother’s Day: 3 Truths I’m Believing Today
Editor’s note: This post discusses child loss Child loss changes Mother’s Day. My 19-month-old, Julia, died suddenly on Mother’s Day in…
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To Those Who Dreamed of Something Different on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is one of the hardest days of the year for me. The truth is, I always wanted to be a mom. I’m not a mother. Not in the traditional…
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