Childhood Trauma Made Me Crave the Simple Life I’m Living Now
My own childhood was not a happy one. My earliest memory was of blowing out a birthday candle (I was…
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My own childhood was not a happy one. My earliest memory was of blowing out a birthday candle (I was…
Continue ReadingTo my little graduate: I’m so proud of you. I used to think graduation ceremonies at this age were just…
Continue ReadingI’ve always had a rather unique style. I’m not afraid to dress loudly and stand out. I’ll be the only girl…
Continue ReadingToday is the day I’ve dreaded and resisted for almost a year: the day I face going through the white…
Continue ReadingI’ve known her for a long time, and as long as I’ve known her, she’s always been beautiful. Beautiful on…
Continue ReadingEver since I had my first child, I’ve known the privilege of being a mom. The weight of it—molding and…
Continue ReadingIt's 2:14 a.m., and I'm miles deep in a dream. Through the murkiness, a thin voice reaches me, calling out,…
Continue ReadingWhen you're a little girl, you dream of marriage, children, a career, and memories that you will cherish forever—and you…
Continue ReadingMother’s Day can be beautiful for some women. It can be hurt filled for others. Or in my case, it…
Continue ReadingDear current self, You’ve heard a lot of mothers admonish you to slow down and enjoy every moment with your…
Continue ReadingI don’t have a boss. And I’m glad I don’t. Because if someone came to evaluate my motherhood, I’m not…
Continue ReadingYesterday my boys (two and eight) were playing outside in our cul-de-sac—running, yelling, tackling each other . . . all…
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