By Shannon Evans Motherhood Brings Me to the Floor and Jesus Meets Me There
I recently came across a short memoir writing competition with the theme, “Places that have made me, changed me, or…
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By Jordan Morgan The Tuesdays of Life Are What Make It So Special
Years ago I remember having a conversation with a friend about how every day of the week seemed to have…
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My Son’s Well-Worn Lovey Is Proof Of How Motherhood Changes Us
When my son was three months old, my aunt and uncle sent him a generously-stuffed cow from Texas that was…
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Suddenly My Son Is a Teenager and I Wasn’t Ready For How That Makes Me Feel
I have been struggling lately. You see, my firstborn is suddenly a teenager. I knew it was going to happen,…
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By Maria Garito Depression During Pregnancy Is Real and It’s Time We Talk About It
Not everyone is happy during pregnancy. I thought I would be. I was at first. I wanted to be a…
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A Mother Transitions From Living For Her Kids, To Living With Them
There’s a pivotal point in our lives as mothers when we realize we are no longer living for our children,…
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Bathtime Washes Away the Struggles of the Day
It's 7 p.m., which means bathtime at our house. I close the drain and fill the tub with warm water.…
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My Stomach Will Never Be Flat Again, And I Couldn’t Be More Grateful
“It will never be flat again,” he said, gesturing to my exposed stomach. “Not unless you get the tummy tuck. Since…
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I Wish I Could Tell You There Will Be No More Mean Girls
Tonight before bed while I was tucking you in, you seemed really down. You are normally bubbly, talkative, full of…
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In the Hardest Moments of Motherhood, I’m Reminded to Look Up
It’s 3:00 in the afternoon, and you know the scene—I step on a tiny Barbie shoe as I’m walking to…
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This May Be the Last Time I See Those Two Pink Lines
My little caboose, I’ve just finished staring at the two pink lines. It’s not the first time. In fact, I’ve…
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By Charissa Bates When You’re Barely Hanging On, It’s OK to Ask For Help
I’m a bundle full of fun. My list of fun things include being diagnosed with cancer at age 33, having…
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