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Kids, Living, Teen, Tween
January 13, 2020
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Human Sex Trafficking Almost Claimed My Daughter

When you hear the words “human trafficking” what comes to mind? Do you understand how terrible it is, but still think to yourself that’s not…

Motherhood
January 10, 2020
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I Can’t Change My Mom, But I Can Change the Way I Let Her Affect Me

I have often heard stories of how when women become mothers, it strengthens the bond with their own moms. They understand firsthand the sacrifice,…

Living
December 10, 2019
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Here’s to the Stepparents Who Show Up

When I was two, my parents’ marriage ended. It was over before I was even born, sadly. He left for other women and another life, living…

Motherhood
November 27, 2019
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You Won’t Always Need Me, But I’ll Always Be There

We’d never met, but I knew you. I could see you, envision you. I often told your daddy it was like our souls just knew each other. Like they…

Grown Children, Motherhood
November 24, 2019
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Seeing My Grown Daughter Happy Fills My Heart With Joy

Joy, frustration, pride, worry, heartbreak—they all play a role in the drama that is motherhood. Unbelievably, I’ve been acting out my role of…

Motherhood
November 20, 2019
8 Minute Read

I Gave Her Up At Birth, Then Adopted My Daughter Nearly Two Decades Later

Falling aspen leaves draped the sidewalks in brilliant yellows while my daughter and I browsed clothing stores and talked about boys at our favorite…

Grief
November 20, 2019
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I Am the Mom Who Couldn’t Protect Her Daughter

Editor’s Note: This post discusses sexual abuse I am the mom. I am the mom who thought she could keep her daughter safe. I am the mom whose…

Grief, Loss
November 11, 2019
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5 Years, 7 Months, and 19 Days Just Weren’t Long Enough With You

I woke up this morning and sat up on my bed, legs dangling towards the floor. The heaviness of my eyes was overwhelming. I was exhausted, yet weirdly…

Motherhood
November 5, 2019
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Dear Daughter, God and Your Mama Are Always On Your Side

Sweet baby girl, There will be times you will wonder if you fit in. You might not click with the “cool” crowd or get invited to all the parties.…

Grief
October 27, 2019
4 Minute Read

I’m Savoring This Long Goodbye to My Mom

My mom could have died when I was 25, but she didn’t. She was, however, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which can often feel like a death. In…

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Human Sex Trafficking Almost Claimed My Daughter

I Can’t Change My Mom, But I Can Change the Way I Let Her Affect Me

Here’s to the Stepparents Who Show Up

You Won’t Always Need Me, But I’ll Always Be There

Seeing My Grown Daughter Happy Fills My Heart With Joy

I Gave Her Up At Birth, Then Adopted My Daughter Nearly Two Decades Later

I Am the Mom Who Couldn’t Protect Her Daughter

5 Years, 7 Months, and 19 Days Just Weren’t Long Enough With You

Dear Daughter, God and Your Mama Are Always On Your Side

I’m Savoring This Long Goodbye to My Mom

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