Why I Left
Trigger warning: This article discusses emotional abuse I was almost six months pregnant and I made the hardest decision of…
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My Marriage is Broken But My Home is Not
The term "broken home" still sparks a physical reaction in me—my shoulders tense up and I often hear myself release…
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Love Looks Different After Kids, But It Feels Stronger
Love looks different after kids. It looks like dishes cleaned, laundry put away, and a random hug given at just…
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Love is Showing Up, No Matter What
As I’m growing older, my definition of love keeps changing . . . Love is the way my husband holds…
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Dear Hardworking Dad, You’re Loved More Than You Know
To the husband of a stay-at-home mom, I know it's hard to be the working parent while your wife gets…
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We May Be Grandparents Now, But We’re Still Us
My husband and I took a selfie tonight. We don’t usually do that, but our grandchildren gave us T-shirts recently,…
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This One’s For the Dads We Couldn’t Do Life Without
This one is for the dads. The dads who change the 3 a.m. diapers and hand you the baby to…
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Dear Husband, Thank You for Seeing Me
Dear Husband, Thank you for seeing me. So many times, when others look at me, I don’t really feel seen.…
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When An Older Parent Remarries, it Can Be Beautiful
My mom passed away when I was 31 years old. I was already married with young children and had a…
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Marriage is Continual Sacrifice
Marriage is hard. No one prepares you for all the ups and downs. The good days and bad days are…
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