The Table Meant For You Will Have An Open Chair
If you are having to fight to have a place at the table . . . If you are having to beg for an invitation . . . If you are feeling like a…
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Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You
Dearest friend, It’s still me. Well, sort of. I’m here but another version entirely. I’m in a bubble of longing and love. I know you messaged…
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I Miss Everyday Human Connection the Most
I idled in the driver’s seat when the masked man strode past my door and knocked on the trunk. I pushed the release button and watched him toss the…
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Look for the Ones Who Remain
Look for the ones who remain. When your story gets messy. When your parents get sick. When your family adds more babies. Because the truth is, not…
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I Miss My Daughter’s Friends, Too
As the pandemic has separated us from those we love, I’ve been surprised by some of the people I miss the most. Maybe you can relate. …
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Moms, You Need Time With Your Friends, Too
Monday: Picnic and play at the park. Tuesday: Swim and popsicles at the pool. Wednesday: Storytime at the library. Thursday: Invite friends over to…
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The Truth is it’s Not Always Easy To Be My Friend
Get over yourself. Stop being so sensitive. Let it go. You’re too needy. Those were the message I received the other day before I had even left my…
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It Hurts When Friendship Fails
When you meet her, and you feel instantly connected. When you feel like she will become a big part of your life. When you love her, and…
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We Don’t Have To Agree on Everything To Be Friends
We don’t have to agree on everything to be friends. Yep. I said it. This is hard for us to wrap our heads around at times because we’re all…
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To the Mom Raising the Child Who is Helping Mine
Dear mom in the school parking lot, I saw you today picking up your son from the kinder classroom. Your child was happy to see you, he smiled and…
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