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I Wrote My Own Obituary—And it Was Terrible

Living, Marriage, Motherhood
October 20, 2020
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By Meghan Riney

I Wrote My Own Obituary—And it Was Terrible

I spend 23 hours a day thinking about my weight. OK, that’s a bit extreme—there is sleep, so let’s just…

Motherhood
October 20, 2020
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By HVFH Contributor

Dear Foster Child, I’m Staying

Dear foster daughter, Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to see how you feel, even when it’s hard. For…

Where’s My Copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expected To Parent in a Pandemic”

Kids, Motherhood
October 19, 2020
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By Mary Ann Blair

Where’s My Copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expected To Parent in a Pandemic”

I don’t know how to parent well in a pandemic. I don’t know how to juggle all the Zooms, all…

To the Women Who Protect Their Children Above All Else, You Are Brave

Living, Motherhood
October 19, 2020
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By Tabitha Yates

To the Women Who Protect Their Children Above All Else, You Are Brave

As a child who grew up in a home with physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, I can tell you that…

I’ll Be Your Safe Place Little One, Now and Forever

Child, Motherhood
October 19, 2020
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By Megan Vollmer

I’ll Be Your Safe Place Little One, Now and Forever

Child of mine, it’s an honor to be your safe place When you were brand new to this big and…

Motherhood
October 19, 2020
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By Avanya Manasseh

I Have a Name

I have a name You wouldn’t know it. It’s not something that you hear. Mama, honey, can you help me?…

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Living, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Oh, mama. I know you’re struggling. I can see the pain behind your tired eyes. Your heart and mind are…

The Heart Inside a Loss Mom is Always a Little Broken

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Patricia Murphy

The Heart Inside a Loss Mom is Always a Little Broken

October 28, 2019: “I’m so sorry,” she said, as she backed away from the machine as if it were a…

God Knew I Wouldn’t Be Perfect, But He Made Me Their Mother Anyway

Faith, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Danetta Powell

God Knew I Wouldn’t Be Perfect, But He Made Me Their Mother Anyway

I am not the mother I thought I'd be. I was going to bring fun and magic to every moment.…

The Church Does Not Have To Look Like Us For Us To Belong

Faith, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Beth Sickel

The Church Does Not Have To Look Like Us For Us To Belong

I will not forget the year my daughter was three, and we were visiting family for the holidays. The wind,…

A Stepmom and Her Stepchildren Grow Together

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
October 17, 2020
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By Heidi Farrell

A Stepmom and Her Stepchildren Grow Together

The day I stood before my husband and said, “I do,” was the day I became a stepmom to a…

Kids, Motherhood
October 16, 2020
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By Jennifer Bailey

I’m the Mother—What I Say Goes

When a mother says no, she means no. Why is it when a doctor, teacher, coach, or even a gardener…

Motherhood

I Wrote My Own Obituary—And it Was Terrible

Dear Foster Child, I’m Staying

Where’s My Copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expected To Parent in a Pandemic”

To the Women Who Protect Their Children Above All Else, You Are Brave

I’ll Be Your Safe Place Little One, Now and Forever

I Have a Name

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

The Heart Inside a Loss Mom is Always a Little Broken

God Knew I Wouldn’t Be Perfect, But He Made Me Their Mother Anyway

The Church Does Not Have To Look Like Us For Us To Belong

A Stepmom and Her Stepchildren Grow Together

I’m the Mother—What I Say Goes

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So God Made a Mother