Dear Friend, I’m Always in Your Corner
I have some friends who are a breath of fresh air. Being with them feels safe. When I talk with…
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Friendship
By Charissa Bates Friends See Us Through the Hard Times
Life is at a standstill. Everything is still functioning and people are going on as normal, yet I’m just observing.…
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By Beth Bacon Playdates Are Not Just For the Kids
Playdates are not for the children. A big recurring theme in mom groups on social media is the desire to…
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By Autumn Brooke Teen Boys Need True Friendship Too
I have a house full of all teenage boys, but this time it isn’t just my own four. I have…
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Mom Taught Me To Talk About Things, Not People
Growing up, my mother gave me invaluable communication advice. She taught me how to communicate respectfully, honestly, and to keep…
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By Her View From Home When Someone Invites You Into Their Pain, Leave Your Shoes at the Door
In a moment of vulnerability, I invited you into my deepest pain. Pain buried so deeply that few have seen…
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By Jennifer Vail People Want To Help—Let Them
You’re like me, I bet. I’ve noticed that women, while as varied and diverse as snowflakes and fingerprints, tend to…
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To My Childless Friend Who Loves My Babies As Her Own
After months of waiting, seeing no pink lines, and complaining about it the whole time, I cried out to God…
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By Sara Shakil To the Friend Who Never Gave Up On Me
To my one friend who never gave up on me . . . thank you. The truth is, motherhood has…
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By Shara-Rae Jansen Why I Won’t Tell You About the Hard Parts of Motherhood
I gasp and aww as you share the news of discovering the pink double lines on the pregnancy test. I wrap…
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I’m a Bad Friend Right Now—Thanks For Loving Me Anyway
Once 5 a.m. hits, I know I’m finally in the endzone. For whatever reason only known to my 9-month-old, between…
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By Tynea Lewis To the Mom Tired of Acting Like Everything is OK
Sweet friend, I see you doing the best you can to smile and act like everything is OK. You’re trying…
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