God Held My Baby and Me in the NICU
I had been here before. I had sat in the green recliner, holding my baby with wires attached to their…
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By Kelley Spencer Cancer Changes Everything
Life can take a harsh turn by simply hearing a few words. “There is no heartbeat.” I’ll never forget those…
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By Skyler Dusenbery A Moment of Panic Doesn’t Erase a Lifetime of Peace
I had a panic attack last week for the first time in months. It came out of absolutely nowhere and…
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The Day We Met Alzheimer’s
After a year of countless doctor appointments, evaluations, and scans, we finally received Mom's official diagnosis. She had Alzheimer's Disease.…
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We Need To Start Talking about Perimenopause and Menopause
This one is for all the ladies out there. The topic that is still so veiled, so mysteriously and globally absent,…
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By Her View From Home I Blamed Everything But Postpartum Depression
Looking back, all the signs were there. But I truly felt like everything was fine. I was just living a…
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Mom Warns about Toxic Shock Syndrome after Lake Trip Turns Scary
As women, we're warned about the dangers of toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, from the time we're teenagers. I clearly…
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A Year Has Made All the Difference
Trigger Warning: Discusses self-harm and suicide One year ago, my piece about starting my anxiety medication was published. After struggling…
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The Hysterectomy Decision is Hard
Periods are such a pain to deal with, am I right? They’re even worse when they cause problems. I’ve had…
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A Medical Mom Is Made of Toughness and Love
A medical mom is a mom who has a child with one or more medical complexities. A medical mom is…
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Finding My Confidence in Learning to Enjoy Exercise
This picture is of me, noticeably overweight, attending a silks class. This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but…
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A Mother’s Love is the Best Medicine
When my kids are sick, I watch them sleep and see every age they have ever been at once. The…
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