You’re Not Failing As a Mom; Sometimes It’s Just This Hard
I saw you tonight—twice, actually—but you didn’t see me. The first time, I was on a mission, acutely aware of…
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I saw you tonight—twice, actually—but you didn’t see me. The first time, I was on a mission, acutely aware of…
Continue ReadingThe other day I was making dinner when my son walked in, surprising us with a long weekend home from…
Continue ReadingWhen I was in middle school, the popularity board of directors chose me as their new target. They created an…
Continue ReadingI am often asked, when people find out I am a birth mother, “Why did you decide on adoption?…
Continue ReadingPaid automotive transportation is pretty simple. You hop in the backseat of a cab, share the address where you are…
Continue ReadingHey, Mama? Please don’t look at me that way. With disappointment in your eyes and a tremble in your lip…
Continue ReadingOK friends, full truth: what I am about to offer to you is an outsider’s perspective. I hated playing sports…
Continue ReadingSummer’s basically here. The Pinterest pages, Facebook feeds, and family magazine features are loaded up with all the fun-filled activities you…
Continue ReadingI thought I had somehow misunderstood. The story had appeared on my Twitter feed, hooked me in, and now I…
Continue ReadingA couple of weeks ago, I went skiing with my kids. Sounds glamorous, right? The pictures of that day…
Continue ReadingKids are born with curious minds. They want to play and explore to learn more about the world around them.…
Continue ReadingToday is the last day of school for my not-so-little-anymore kids. I always have mixed emotions about it. As a…
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