I Was Four the First Time My Innocence Was Stolen
Recently, it was World Day Against Sex Trafficking. I knew I had to somehow speak out. I have been hesitant to write, but I feel that my story has a…
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They’re baaack! Chip & Jo Announce ‘Fixer Upper’ Reboot Details and We Can’t Wait!
Dust off the shiplap and gather ’round the farmhouse sink—Fixer Upper is coming back! And all God’s people said, “FINALLY!…
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Dear Work From Home Mom, You Are a Pioneer
It all starts with a heart-wrenching feeling when you think about leaving your kids to work away from home. You wonder how so many women do it, and…
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But I’m Only 37
As I sat on the cold exam table in the proverbial paper gown, I bit my lip and held in my tears. The doctor could tell there was a quiver in my…
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I Would Rather Have a Few Good Friends Than a Bunch of Fake Ones
Having a lot of friends is overrated. I feel like most people like to have thousands of friends on Facebook and lots of friends in real life to…
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To My Sister on Sister’s Day
To my sister, I was five when I pushed you out of the way so mom would hold just me, not you. It must have made you sad. You let me anyway. I was…
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Dear Parents, Educators Are Working So Hard For Your Kids
We’re working so hard, you know. I’m a school counselor and a mom—and right now, I’m also a basket case. I’ve been a very small part of our…
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This is Why People With Depression Don’t Reach Out For Help
Reach out for help. This is such a simple phrase. But putting those words into action feels anything but simple when you are in the throes of…
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We’re All Doing the Best We Can
Last month, my husband and I took our kids on vacation to a national park. We were all itching to escape the Midwest humidity and camp in the…
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Target Announces Halloween Costumes For Kids and Adults With Disabilities
Time is marching on, mamas. It’s gonna be August later this week…which means it’s practically fall . . . which means…
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