Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You
Dearest friend, It’s still me. Well, sort of. I’m here but another version entirely. I’m in a bubble of longing and love. I know you messaged…
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Moms, You Need Time With Your Friends, Too
Monday: Picnic and play at the park. Tuesday: Swim and popsicles at the pool. Wednesday: Storytime at the library. Thursday: Invite friends over to…
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Good, Long Distance Friendship is Hard But So Worth it
I cry every time she arrives, and I cry every time she leaves. Because each time I see her, I feel a little more like myself, and each time she…
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The Truth is it’s Not Always Easy To Be My Friend
Get over yourself. Stop being so sensitive. Let it go. You’re too needy. Those were the message I received the other day before I had even left my…
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It Hurts When Friendship Fails
When you meet her, and you feel instantly connected. When you feel like she will become a big part of your life. When you love her, and…
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Dear Friends I’ve Lost in Motherhood
To all the friends I’ve lost since becoming a mother: I’m sorry. I’m sorry I wasn’t a better friend. I’m sorry I haven’t reached out to…
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I Would Rather Have a Few Good Friends Than a Bunch of Fake Ones
Having a lot of friends is overrated. I feel like most people like to have thousands of friends on Facebook and lots of friends in real life to…
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Moms Really Are More Alike Than Different
As I was cleaning out my pantry the other day I found a bag of sliced almonds that had been pushed to the very back. I bought them to sprinkle on top…
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It’s Hard To Be a Working Mom and a Good Friend
Believe me when I say this, I know I am being a bad friend. Please don’t take it personally, I know I’m missing the important dates and…
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My Awesome Neighbors Are Saving Our Summer
As I sip my beverage and watch my girls play with neighbor friends from my lawn chair, I think to myself, “What a wonderful corona world.” One…
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