By Adrienne West I Am a Domestic Abuse Survivor
Seven simple words from my 8-year-old daughter gave me the courage and determination to change my life forever. I will…
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Don’t Automatically Judge the Nepo Baby
I have always been intrigued by "nepo babies," probably because it's a funny name for an even funnier concept. In…
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By Jaree Williams Even on a Mother’s Hardest Day, Her Children Are Watching
The sun was warm that morning. I was outside with the dog, rooted in the grass, soaking up a rare…
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I’m Always the Planner and Sometimes It’s Exhausting
There’s a special kind of exhaustion that comes from always being the one who keeps everyone connected. If you’re the…
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I Wouldn’t Wish the Pain but I Would Wish the Perspective
Ten months ago, I gave birth to my miracle. She was born at 31 weeks after months of bleeding, uncertainty,…
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Even When Your Kids Are Too Young To Remember, Take the Trip
"The kids are too young to remember." I know you had your reasons for waiting until your children were older…
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By Krystal Sieben I Liked Being a Teenager in the ’90s, but I’m Glad My Kids Are Growing Up Today
'90s nostalgia is all the rage. I loved being a teenager in the '90s—I mean, as a much as a…
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Baby or No Baby, I Would Choose You Anyway
I tell myself I won’t next time. I won’t dwell on it. I’ll just forget about it. Relax. Enjoy. But…
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By Kathy Wetsell Take the Photos of Real Life, Like Our Parents Did
Earlier this year, my brother and I were tasked with cleaning out our parents’ home after moving them into a…
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By Mikaela Perron-Sampson “Only Tell Me the Good News.”
My husband, Nick, looked it up one night, just after the diagnosis. We lay in bed, our seashell-printed comforter offering…
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By Amy Keyes Doing It Scared Is Worth It
Years ago, I bought a shirt that read, “Do it scared.” I am a strong believer in mantras and trying…
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By Neely Richer My Daughter Is In the Hospital Again
My daughter is in the hospital again. A longer stay this time. I’m tired. I miss my other children. They…
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