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Motherhood
January 27, 2020
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I Want To Be a Mom Who Shows Up

Before I had kids and well into parenting my first, I thought I was going to be the best mom ever. I was going to read all the books, make all the…

Motherhood
January 25, 2020
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Sometimes I’m Tired of Doing it All

I went outside the room and hunched over onto the floor, letting the tears roll down my cheeks landing into the palms of my hands as my chin trembled…

Motherhood
January 20, 2020
5 Minute Read

Mothering With Anxiety One Hard-Fought Moment at a Time

I have always been a little scared of being a mom, and at times, terrified. It makes a lot of sense. I’ve got GAD, OCD, and PD and some other…

Motherhood
January 20, 2020
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Dear Mom, You Did it All Right

Dear Mom, I never realized how much you loved us until I had children of my own. I never knew how much you sacrificed. I saw pictures of you when you…

Kids, Motherhood
January 18, 2020
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My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me

So, today was career day at my children’s school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically dig through whatever I can…

Motherhood
January 16, 2020
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Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

You wake up to the beauty of leaves freshly changed. You point out the window and tell your wide-eyed baby, “Look at all of the reds, oranges, and…

Motherhood
January 11, 2020
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The School of Motherhood is Constantly Teaching Me

I am enrolled in the school of motherhood. This is a strange place to be because every mom wants to be the best mom for her child. Every mom wants…

Kids, Motherhood
January 11, 2020
2 Minute Read

Dear Kids, I’m Sorry I’m Not the “Fun” Mom

I’m sorry I’m not the “fun” mom. I’m sorry I don’t let you go to just anyone’s house. I’m sorry I don’t let you go places…

Motherhood
January 3, 2020
4 Minute Read

Dear Mama, Keep Doing the Things No One Sees

I sat on the edge of the tub, the toddler in her diaper clinging to me for dear life, while the older kids ran wild in the living room. The lingering…