How My Dad’s Abusive Childhood Influenced The Way I Parent
We’ve all heard the stories from our parents and grandparents about how life was different “back then.” You know the…
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We’ve all heard the stories from our parents and grandparents about how life was different “back then.” You know the…
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Continue ReadingI am infertile. And I'm not unique. There are so many of us now. According to the New York Times,…
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Continue ReadingOne of the motherhood related dilemmas I have been grappling with recently is how to approach the concept of loss…
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Continue ReadingAfter adopting my daughter seven years ago, the lessons I’ve learned astound me. I never saw the personal growth coming.…
Continue ReadingIt started snowing yesterday. I felt my gut clench as I looked out the window at the big flakes. It…
Continue ReadingThink, type, delete. Think, type, delete. Sweat profusely. Think, type, delete. This has been going on for hours, days. I'm trying…
Continue ReadingI was 16 weeks pregnant when I went in for my first ultrasound. I hadn’t been to the OB in…
Continue ReadingThe depth of love I have for you is not seen by many. Some may not even know about you.…
Continue Reading“You gotta get out!” my tenant’s friend said over the phone. “The whole mountain’s on fire!” Gene wandered outside,…
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