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Starbucks is Giving Out Free Reusable Holiday Cups—And We’re So There

Living
November 2, 2018
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Starbucks is Giving Out Free Reusable Holiday Cups—And We’re So There

Halloween is officially in the rear view, which can only mean one thing: 'tis the season for holiday drinks and…

Child
October 19, 2018
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It’s OK to Grieve an Autism Diagnosis

A few weeks ago, a friend confided in me that her preschool-aged daughter was diagnosed with autism. Since she knows…

I Don’t Have Anxiety—But My Husband Does

Health, Mental Health, Relationships
October 16, 2018
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I Don’t Have Anxiety—But My Husband Does

I don't have anxiety but my husband does. We should have realized this years ago but we missed it. The…

Living, Motherhood
October 15, 2018
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Because Moms Don’t Have Time To Be Sick

Thank you to Bryan Health for sponsoring this post. “Have a good day!” I called after my oldest daughter as…

When You Find Out You’re Pregnant—Then Suddenly, You’re Not.

Grief, Miscarriage
October 15, 2018
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When You Find Out You’re Pregnant—Then Suddenly, You’re Not.

After several months of trying, it happened. The pregnancy test read “pregnant,” along with another four, just to be sure.…

Health, Humor
October 6, 2018
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Welcome to Periods in Your 30s and 40s

Do you remember that day in the fifth grade when the boys and girls were separated for the "Sexuality and…

How Can You Love an Abusive Man? I Did—Until I Decided to Choose Myself.

Health, Journal, Relationships
September 26, 2018
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How Can You Love an Abusive Man? I Did—Until I Decided to Choose Myself.

He walked over to the table I was sitting at with some friends and casually, yet confidently, pulled up a…

Dear Husband, I’m Not the Same Girl You Married

Relationships
September 5, 2018
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Dear Husband, I’m Not the Same Girl You Married

Dear husband, I am not the same girl I was when I married you. When we met, I was independent,…

Dear Friend, You Deserve More Than the Abuse You Keep Returning To With Him

Journal, Relationships
September 2, 2018
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Dear Friend, You Deserve More Than the Abuse You Keep Returning To With Him

The phone rang at 3 o'clock in the morning. Your name was on my screen. And I didn't answer the…

To My Son Leaving For College: Why Do You Have To Go?

Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood, Teen
August 20, 2018
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To My Son Leaving For College: Why Do You Have To Go?

When your firstborn goes to college, he piles his things in the car and hugs his little brothers goodbye. “Why…

Becoming a Mother is Full of Sacrifice—and Worth Every Second

Kids, Motherhood
August 9, 2018
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Becoming a Mother is Full of Sacrifice—and Worth Every Second

I’ve debated on this post for a while but I’ve decided that I’d show the hard parts of the aftermath…

Parenting a Child With Invisible Special Needs is Hard, Too

Health, Kids
August 2, 2018
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Parenting a Child With Invisible Special Needs is Hard, Too

As new parents frequently lament, kids don’t come with manuals. Parenting is very much a learn-as-you-go gig. One of the…