Dear Daughter, Eat the Chips
This was my lunch today. Yep. Doritos and a Dr. Pepper. A week ago you might’ve seen me with water and a salad, or leftovers from dinner the night…
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Jordan Morgan
I Wanted a Big Family —But I’ve Reached My Mothering Limit
These past few months have been . . . a lot. I honestly don’t have the words to articulate all the feelings I’ve had since the world turned…
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Dear Child of Divorce, It’s Not Your Fault
It’s not your fault. None of it is. You are not to blame in any of this. How could you be? You are young and innocent and oh, so brave for…
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Dear Kids, This is What I Pray For You
If a parent tells you they don’t have dreams for their children, they’re lying. From the moment the pregnancy test turns positive, your mind runs…
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There’s Never a Good Time To Have a Baby
There’s never a good time to have a baby. It’s true. There will always be something in front of you saying NO! There will more than likely always…
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Even My Tired is Tired
Today my husband asked me why there was a pen in the fridge. I, of course, had no idea what he was talking about. So, naturally, I asked him what…
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Dear Tired Mom, it’s OK To Say No
If the global pandemic has taught me anything at all, I’ve learned it’s OK to say no. I do not have to justify to anyone my reasoning for saying…
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Home is Where You Make it—Even Without Family Nearby
It wasn’t a decision that was made lightly. I didn’t think it would be forever, maybe just temporary. Freshly married, off we went into the…
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I’m a Recovering Perfectionist
Before kids and honestly, even almost up until I had my second child, my Type A personality led to toxic perfectionism in my life. I wasn’t aware…
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Dear Son, I Hope You Grow Up To Love Like Your Daddy Does
I married your dad at 19 because of the person he was then. He saw me and took me as I was, and I thought there was no way I would ever love him more…
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