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Living, Motherhood
November 15, 2019
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Tennessee Judge Holds Lawyer’s Baby During Attorney Admission Ceremony

Being sworn in as an attorney is one of the most surreal moments in a lawyer’s life. After years of education and training, the admission…

Living
November 15, 2019
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Confessions of a Former Mean Girl

“I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school. I wish I could make a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would…

Motherhood
November 6, 2019
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Right Now, I’m Defined By Motherhood—And I’m Glad

“What do you do?” This is a question that is inevitably asked when you first meet someone. I’ll never forget the first time it was…

Baby, Motherhood
November 5, 2019
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Leaving My Baby at Daycare Never Gets Easier

I cry every day I drop my son off at daycare. The daycare door slowly shuts, and I see the last glimpse of my son in our caretaker’s arms. I try to…

Living, Motherhood
October 29, 2019
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I’m Going Back to Work and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I told my friend I was going back to work full-time. I thought I was past this. I thought I had made peace with…

Motherhood
September 26, 2019
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I’m Trying So Hard To Balance a Career and Motherhood—But I’m Exhausted

I was feeling really good about myself. I had managed to make it to work almost half and hour earlier than I normally do, but my confidence was short…

Motherhood
September 24, 2019
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I Long To Be Seen As More Than a Mom

I sat uneasily on the edge of a green couch with colorful pillows and talked about myself. I am a mom to two amazing kids ages 7 and 4. I have a…

Living
July 3, 2019
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To the Shift-Working Parents, I See You

To the parent who just got off at 12-hour night-shift but has decided to get in some early morning cuddles before the rest of the family starts their…