When You Believe the Lie of Loneliness
We were on our way to a neighborhood barbecue, and I could feel my heart starting to race. I pulled down the mirror to double-check my hair, my…
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Loneliness Is Slowly Drowning Me
When I took off to college, I went from living with my family to a dorm roommate. From a dorm roommate to an apartment roommate. From an apartment…
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Hey, Tired Mama? You’re Doing a Great Job.
Exhaustion: the action or state of using something up or of being used completely As mothers, we are often exhausted. We have 32 hours worth of work…
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What My Lonely Neighbor Taught Me About Generosity and Cake
Melba Panabaker was my downstairs neighbor in my first apartment after college. When I met her, I envisioned us having a dynamic relationship like…
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The Solitude that Follows
Cousins. Aunts. Uncles. Grandparents. Friends. Friends of the Family. Dad. Wife. I’ve known loss. If you are reading this, chances are you have…
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How To Find A Kindred Spirit When You Feel Alone
Do you know what it’s like to feel alone? I was in first grade when I realized I was lonely, longing for connection and reciprocation in…
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What No One Ever Told Me About Motherhood
There were a lot of things I looked forward to about becoming a mom. The tea parties, and puddle jumping; the teachable moments and snuggle sessions-…
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