It’s Never Really about the Purse
Last night, I lost my mind when you asked if I could try to keep my purses put away. You…
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By Laura Bailey Moms Carry the Mental Load of Christmastime
Get the cupcakes for the party at school; what date are they celebrating? Grab a gift for the Christmas exchange…
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By Jessica Manack Mommy, Will You Play With Me?
Her little voice sounds through the rooms, "Can somebody come and play with me?" "Honey, just a few minutes, I'm…
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I Want to Celebrate Mother’s Day With My Kids and Without Decisions
My dream Mother’s Day involves lots of fun—none of it planned or prepared by me. It could be a picnic…
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My Days Don’t Belong To Me
My days don’t belong to me. Somewhere between watching my kids at the third park of the weekend and four…
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By Emma Versace I Can’t Keep Up
I can’t keep up. This list keeps getting longer—there is always something else that needs to get done, and I…
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By Heather Delaney Good Friends Help Lighten the Load
She grabbed the dishcloth and started washing my dishes. Without asking if she could do them, without waiting to be…
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By Maria Garito The Weight of the I Don’t Know
I just don't know. Maybe this is why it's been such a difficult road, the "not knowing" bit. If you…
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By Alicia K. Albertson We Overthinkers Never Sleep
It’s past 1 a.m., and I am still awake. Thinking. My brain doesn’t stop. It twirls with self-doubt and worry.…
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The Mental Load of Motherhood Feels Like Carrying Rocks On My Back
It started with a twinge. A tiny crimp in my neck that felt off. It was so minor I hardly…
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By Aliette Silva A Mother’s Mind Never Stops
It starts with getting her children ready in the morning. She will give them a few snuggles and do her best to…
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Who Sees the Mother?
She smiles at you and asks the best questions she can muster. She replies, “I’m fine, how are you?” on…
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