Kathleen Sullivan, Author at Her View From Home

Motherhood
February 19, 2021
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Give Yourself Permission To Fall Apart Sometimes

To this day, the memory continues to haunt me. The year was 2014, and I was home alone with my…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
February 10, 2021
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We’re Failing Grieving Moms and Dads—Here’s How To Support Them Better

What was supposed to be a beautiful bonding moment between mother and daughter turned sour mere seconds upon the doctor’s…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
January 19, 2021
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Our Child in Heaven is Still Part of Our Family

As soon as we drove through the gates, I couldn’t help but immediately notice all the changes that had been…

Kids, Motherhood
January 13, 2021
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Raising a Perfectionist Requires Grace

It didn’t take a psychic to predict what was about to unfold before me. My 8-year-old son had just struck…

Living, Motherhood
December 22, 2020
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Dear Mom With Social Anxiety: I See You

“Good game. Fun day,” I repeated to myself as I walked in the door. We had just returned from my…

Grief
March 29, 2019
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When Your Parents Are Gone, Part of You Always Aches

It was the perfect summer evening in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We were dining al fresco. A cool wind was blowing…

Motherhood
March 8, 2019
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I’m Not a Lazy Mom—I Have Anxiety

As I lie in bed, there are tears in my eyes. To be honest, I’m not completely sure if they…

Kids, Motherhood
January 23, 2019
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Dear Kids, I Love You—But Leave Me Alone

To my dearest children, As I am sure you must be aware, my love for you both is greater than…

Child, Kids
December 12, 2018
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Dear Teacher, About My Introverted Child…

To my child's teacher, As the year is just zipping by, I wanted to make sure I got my thank…

Grief, Loss
October 26, 2018
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Today, You Should Be Ten

I remember the exact moment as if it was yesterday. “One more push,” the doctor said. It was about to…

Child, Journal
September 28, 2018
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Parenting When Life Seems Unfair

I knew full well what was coming. I wasn’t born yesterday, you know. I could see it in her eyes.…

Child Loss, Grief, Motherhood
July 10, 2018
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It Was a Perfect Day…Until It Wasn’t

April 29th. As soon as the receptionist handed me the card, I began to obsess over the date. April 29th.…