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Kersten Cook

My name is Kersten. My husband and I live in small-town Nebraska. We have three beautiful girls together. Midna is 11, Bell is 8 and my bonus daughter Emberlin is 7. We also have three dachshunds. I started writing my Facebook blog and have been touched by the people I've touched. My goal is just to help other mamas not feel alone.

Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See

Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See

Kids, Motherhood
June 3, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See

I've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…

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I’m Letting Go of Perfection and Hanging onto God

I’m Letting Go of Perfection and Hanging onto God

Faith, Motherhood
April 10, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

I’m Letting Go of Perfection and Hanging onto God

The past couple of years I've really been diving deep into who I am and why I am the way…

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Co-parenting Is about the Kids, Not Your Feelings after Divorce

Co-parenting Is about the Kids, Not Your Feelings after Divorce

Living, Marriage, Motherhood
February 19, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

Co-parenting Is about the Kids, Not Your Feelings after Divorce

This is likely to step on a few toes, but is something that absolutely needs to be addressed: co-parenting and…

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As a Mom, I’m Both

As a Mom, I’m Both

Faith, Motherhood
February 13, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

As a Mom, I’m Both

I'm the mom who practices daily to gentle parent. I'm also the mom who yells like a maniac after the…

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Sometimes Letting Go of Uninvolved Family Is the Only Way Forward

Sometimes Letting Go of Uninvolved Family Is the Only Way Forward

Living, Motherhood
February 9, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

Sometimes Letting Go of Uninvolved Family Is the Only Way Forward

As I was scrolling through my Timehop, I came across a picture. That picture was of my mother and my…

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Some People Will Misjudge You; Let Them

Some People Will Misjudge You; Let Them

Friendship, Living
February 1, 2023
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By Kersten Cook

Some People Will Misjudge You; Let Them

Have you ever seen a simple phrase but felt like it was impossible? "Let them . . ." This is…

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I See You Trying to Be Perfect

I See You Trying to Be Perfect

Living
December 27, 2022
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By Kersten Cook

I See You Trying to Be Perfect

I see you. You're the one smiling for everyone when on the inside you're crying. You're the one pretending you…

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