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I Changed My Name Today and That Was The Easy Part

Grief, Grown Children
March 28, 2021
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By Ashley Adair Garner

I Changed My Name Today and That Was The Easy Part

I changed my name back to my maiden name today. There was no great pomp or circumstance, the change was…

When An Older Parent Remarries, it Can Be Beautiful

Grief, Grown Children, Living
March 25, 2021
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By Janelle Sims

When An Older Parent Remarries, it Can Be Beautiful

My mom passed away when I was 31 years old. I was already married with young children and had a…

From My Empty Nest To Your Full One: You’re Doing Great, Mama

Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood
March 20, 2021
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By Susan Oldham

From My Empty Nest To Your Full One: You’re Doing Great, Mama

I heard the best message today as I walked the Rail Trail. It wasn’t a podcast. It was the chatter of…

Turning Into My Mother Isn’t So Bad After All

Grown Children, Motherhood
March 18, 2021
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4 Minute Read

By Melissa Neeb

Turning Into My Mother Isn’t So Bad After All

We were always cleaning. As a child, I felt like the rag in my hand was surgically attached. We helped…

I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

Grown Children, Motherhood
March 11, 2021
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By Her View From Home

I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

Do you know what it’s like to never know what mood is going to meet you at the door? Do…

My Mother-in-Law is So Much More Than Just My Husband’s Mom

Grown Children, Marriage
March 8, 2021
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4 Minute Read

By Chandni Bansal

My Mother-in-Law is So Much More Than Just My Husband’s Mom

I have been married to my mother-in-law’s son for eight years now. In this time, I have come to know…

Oh Mama, I’m Finally Starting To Understand Your Love For Me

Grown Children, Motherhood
February 20, 2021
3.1K Views
3 Minute Read

By Kiley Hillner

Oh Mama, I’m Finally Starting To Understand Your Love For Me

I get it now, Mama. The sad face you wrote on your menu plan for the day we all left.…

I Thought I Was Raising Children, But I Was Really Raising Good Adults

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
February 13, 2021
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By Larissa Cable

I Thought I Was Raising Children, But I Was Really Raising Good Adults

How many times did you hear someone tell you to enjoy the moments when they were little? To not take…

Now That Dad is Gone, My Parents’ Wedding Anniversary Hurts

Grief, Grown Children
February 3, 2021
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3 Minute Read

By Sharon Meiri Fox

Now That Dad is Gone, My Parents’ Wedding Anniversary Hurts

When scheduling a fall program for work, I don’t hesitate on the date. I know to choose my parents’ wedding…

Our Kids Are Mostly Grown But Life is Still Busy

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
January 29, 2021
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By Heather Ellison

Our Kids Are Mostly Grown But Life is Still Busy

Our children are mostly grown at this point. Mostly. There are no toys lying all over the house. Clothes and…

The Shift From Teen To Adult Sneaks Up On You

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
January 25, 2021
4K Views
4 Minute Read

By Nicole Pilgrim

The Shift From Teen To Adult Sneaks Up On You

It was such a small moment. I felt silly for getting emotional. But lately, moments like these are beginning to…

I Never Wanted My Mother-in-Law’s Curio Cabinet

Grief, Grown Children, Loss
January 10, 2021
11.7K Views
4 Minute Read

By Jacqueline Miller

I Never Wanted My Mother-in-Law’s Curio Cabinet

I hate stereotypical mother-in-law jokes and memes because my husband’s mom was one of my favorite people in this world.…

Grown Children

I Changed My Name Today and That Was The Easy Part

When An Older Parent Remarries, it Can Be Beautiful

From My Empty Nest To Your Full One: You’re Doing Great, Mama

Turning Into My Mother Isn’t So Bad After All

I Refuse To Be Anything Like My Narcissistic Mother

My Mother-in-Law is So Much More Than Just My Husband’s Mom

Oh Mama, I’m Finally Starting To Understand Your Love For Me

I Thought I Was Raising Children, But I Was Really Raising Good Adults

Now That Dad is Gone, My Parents’ Wedding Anniversary Hurts

Our Kids Are Mostly Grown But Life is Still Busy

The Shift From Teen To Adult Sneaks Up On You

I Never Wanted My Mother-in-Law’s Curio Cabinet

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So God Made a Mother