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Faith, Friendship, Motherhood
March 8, 2022
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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.…

Friendship, Motherhood
March 5, 2022
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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…

Friendship, Teen, Tween
February 23, 2022
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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…

Mom Taught Me To Talk About Things, Not People

Friendship, Living
February 21, 2022
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By Katie Zurich

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…

When Someone Invites You Into Their Pain, Leave Your Shoes at the Door

Friendship, Living
February 21, 2022
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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…

Friendship, Living
February 19, 2022
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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…

To My Childless Friend Who Loves My Babies As Her Own

Friendship, Living, Motherhood
February 12, 2022
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By Micah B.

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…

Friendship, Living
February 7, 2022
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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…

Why I Won’t Tell You About the Hard Parts of Motherhood

Faith, Friendship, Motherhood
February 6, 2022
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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…

I’m a Bad Friend Right Now—Thanks For Loving Me Anyway

Friendship, Motherhood
January 25, 2022
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By Julie Jensen

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…

To the Mom Tired of Acting Like Everything is OK

Friendship, Motherhood
January 24, 2022
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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…

I’m Entering a Baby-Free Phase of Motherhood Alone

Friendship, Motherhood
January 17, 2022
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By Shannon Whitmore

I’m Entering a Baby-Free Phase of Motherhood Alone

I’m 32, and like most of my friends, my kids are still young. My first is in kindergarten this year,…

Friendship

Friends See Us Through the Hard Times

Playdates Are Not Just For the Kids

Teen Boys Need True Friendship Too

Mom Taught Me To Talk About Things, Not People

When Someone Invites You Into Their Pain, Leave Your Shoes at the Door

People Want To Help—Let Them

To My Childless Friend Who Loves My Babies As Her Own

To the Friend Who Never Gave Up On Me

Why I Won’t Tell You About the Hard Parts of Motherhood

I’m a Bad Friend Right Now—Thanks For Loving Me Anyway

To the Mom Tired of Acting Like Everything is OK

I’m Entering a Baby-Free Phase of Motherhood Alone

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