Seeing My Dad’s Illness through My Child’s Eyes Hurts More
It’s extremely hard to see your parent sick. It’s a million times harder to see your child’s grandparent sick. It…
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By Her View From Home I Don’t Know How We’ll Make Ends Meet but I Trust God Will Provide
I don’t know how we’re going to make ends meet. My work hours recently got cut in half. My husband…
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By Heather McGuire As Our Children Get Older, Friends with Young Kids Are Such a Beautiful Gift
When I walk into our neighborhood pool these days, I’m often greeted by a small, usually wet, 4-year-old. Her face…
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By Claudia Caramiello I’m Fat and Happy
3,500 calories equals a pound. An apple is a zero-point food. Black pin-striped pants are slenderizing. A V-neck top can…
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My Children Will Never Know the Woman Who Raised Me Even Though She’s Still Alive
Grief has knocked on the door of my heart many times in recent years. This heartache is not because of…
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By Winnie Munroe Friend, It’s Okay to Say No
Last week I hosted a sleepover birthday party for six girls. Six 5-year-olds descended on our house, invited by me…
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By Nancy Brier “Wear It Anyway, You Never Know When You’ll Get Another Chance.”
“It’s way too fancy,” I told my husband. “I’d be overdressed.” My new outfit was a beauty—white and lacy, perfect…
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To the Friends I’ve Lost in Motherhood, Here’s What I Wish You Knew
I never expected to lose my best friends after having a baby. And I definitely never imagined my in-laws would…
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By Maria Dimarzo I Don’t Make A Lot of Money but I Make a Difference
I sank down in my seat. The room was full of people, and yet, I felt alone. We would sit…
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By Carolyn Moore Dear *NSYNC, It’s Time
Dear Justin, JC, Lance, Joey, and Chris, Bring it in, guys—we need to have a little chat. First things first:…
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By Tynea Lewis Look for Contentment Where You Are Today
When my husband and I were first married, we rented a run-down place that didn’t cost much. It certainly wasn’t…
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By Wendy C It’s Okay if the Dishes Can’t Wait
It’s been seven hours since I last spoke. There’s no one in the house to talk to. My husband is…
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