The Quiet Strength of the Sibling Left Behind
My firstborn was six years old when her little brother was born. She beamed at the sight of him, holding…
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My firstborn was six years old when her little brother was born. She beamed at the sight of him, holding…
Continue Reading“But some people can’t even have kids. I have three. Maybe I’m selfish for wanting one more.” These words came…
Continue ReadingHere’s a disclaimer: I’ve been writing this article for six months. I’d start and stop. My excuses ranged from “no…
Continue ReadingOctober 4, 2019. “Hi, Kristen. This is the constable. I need you to give me a call.” Those words will…
Continue ReadingUp until this year, Father’s Day was a holiday just like Mother’s Day to me. I never used to question…
Continue ReadingThis June will mark my first Father’s Day without my dad. I sometimes feel like I have been admitted to…
Continue ReadingIn 2018, I had an ectopic pregnancy. I was 21 years old . . . but let me start from…
Continue ReadingI remember the moment I finally yelled at God and let it all out. I was driving, alone, for the…
Continue ReadingTo the mother of my son’s best friend . . . thank you. When my son was little, I prayed…
Continue ReadingI can feel it happening as if I am watching myself walk through life from a bird's-eye view. I see…
Continue ReadingTo my fellow angel parent, I hate that you are a part of the angel parent club. I would give…
Continue ReadingPlease take a second to think before asking, “Do you have children?” Please take a moment to reconsider asking me…
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