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Faith, Grief, Motherhood
August 6, 2023
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By Melanie Oellig

All I Can Do Is Love Him

As I sit here holding his hand and talking to him until he wakes up after his 31st surgery, I…

I Wake Up with You Next to Me and I’m Done Taking That for Granted

Marriage
July 27, 2023
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By Amy Keyes

I Wake Up with You Next to Me and I’m Done Taking That for Granted

Today, like all days, I was running late for work. Usually, I have to add on a few minutes to…

Living, Motherhood
July 18, 2023
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By Kerith Mickelson

This Is My Second Half Too

Part-time teacher by day, security guard at my daughter Amelia’s basketball games by night. It’s extra cash to take Tai…

Faith, Motherhood
May 27, 2023
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By Megan Kewaza

God Holds Her Every Step of the Way

We were told she wouldn’t make it to 20 weeks. When she made it, we were told she wouldn’t survive…

I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health

Living
May 26, 2023
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By Amanda Kilgore

I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health

Trigger warning: self-harm and suicide mentioned Today, I did one of the hardest things I've ever done: I started anxiety…

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Health and Wellness (You Deserve It!)

Living, Motherhood
May 20, 2023
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By Kaelyn Hansen

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Health and Wellness (You Deserve It!)

Since becoming a mom, I have realized that I often was so concerned about my daughter’s health and wellness that…

My Body Reminds Me of All It’s Been Through

Living
May 5, 2023
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By Dorinda Brown

My Body Reminds Me of All It’s Been Through

I was looking in the mirror at my shape and size and was thoroughly disgusted by what I saw. Initially,…

Cancer, Motherhood
March 3, 2023
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By Sydney MacKenzie

I Never Wanted to Be a Hospital Mom

Life as a hospital mom is not a life for just anyone. You have no other choice, there is no…

Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick

Living
February 22, 2023
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By Sarah Parsons

Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick

In middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…

Cancer, Living
February 21, 2023
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By Charissa Bates

Cancer Is Weird

Cancer is weird. For 3.5 years I looked into the mirror and didn’t recognize the person looking at me. First,…

There’s No Such Thing As a Good or Bad Body

Living, Motherhood
February 6, 2023
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By Krystal Sieben

There’s No Such Thing As a Good or Bad Body

Maybe it was the '80s or just my situation, but growing up, I noticed a lot of body talk among…

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

Grief, Grown Children
January 30, 2023
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By Maddie Clark

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

I'm sitting here on the front porch, and I'm sobbing. I'm finally grieving. I've finally reached the place where my…

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All I Can Do Is Love Him

I Wake Up with You Next to Me and I’m Done Taking That for Granted

This Is My Second Half Too

God Holds Her Every Step of the Way

I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Health and Wellness (You Deserve It!)

My Body Reminds Me of All It’s Been Through

I Never Wanted to Be a Hospital Mom

Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick

Cancer Is Weird

There’s No Such Thing As a Good or Bad Body

There’s a Little Less of You Here Each Day

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So God Made a Mother