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The Fierce and Fragile Heart of a Mother

Motherhood
May 11, 2023
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By Joy Williams

The Fierce and Fragile Heart of a Mother

On a special Sunday in May, many countries celebrate moms. I miss mine. Her legacy lingers long in the lives…

To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert

Motherhood
May 10, 2023
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By Pamela Palmer

To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert

Today was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…

Grown Children, Motherhood
May 9, 2023
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By A Cogent

My Adoptive Mom is My Mother

She patiently cleaned the chocolate ice cream off my shirt the first day we met, even as I vehemently asserted,…

Dear Kindergarten Graduate, My Hand Will Always Be Yours to Hold

Child, Kids, Motherhood
May 9, 2023
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By Casey Huff

Dear Kindergarten Graduate, My Hand Will Always Be Yours to Hold

Tomorrow you’ll graduate kindergarten. You chose the perfect shirt for the occasion. It’s a blue and white button-up. “Get one…

“Your Son Has Autism; You Should Begin Looking for an Institution.” (We Said No.)

Grown Children, Motherhood
May 9, 2023
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By Marla Brotherton

“Your Son Has Autism; You Should Begin Looking for an Institution.” (We Said No.)

Unconditional love: Love or affection without any limitations or conditions. You hear this term frequently, often associated with motherhood. This…

I’m a Mom Now But I Still Need My Friends

Friendship, Motherhood
April 25, 2023
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By Krystal Sieben

I’m a Mom Now But I Still Need My Friends

Hi friend, I have kids now . . . and you don’t. But what you might not know is that…

Grown Children, Motherhood
April 21, 2023
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By Charissa Bates

I Still Need You, Mom

My eyes would tear up two minutes after my mom left from helping me recover from chemo. She came up…

Time Goes by So Fast with You Because I’m Always Rushing

Motherhood
April 20, 2023
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By Alyse Bressner

Time Goes by So Fast with You Because I’m Always Rushing

There’s no way, I thought to myself. I had spent the afternoon washing, drying, and folding the teensy clothing gifted…

Right Now Being “Just” a Mom Is More Than Enough

Motherhood
April 19, 2023
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By Katy Dodds

Right Now Being “Just” a Mom Is More Than Enough

I stared at the picture in astonishment: the image of a 23-year-old me. Back when I was fit, tan, and…

It’s My Turn to Be the Hander of Hand-Me-Downs

Friendship, Motherhood
April 18, 2023
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By Rachel Schuehle

It’s My Turn to Be the Hander of Hand-Me-Downs

I slosh through the snow-covered sidewalk toward my neighbor's house with two brown Target bags in my hands. In each…

Motherhood
April 14, 2023
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By Justina Murphy

The Sippy Cup Season Is Ending

While walking into Buy Buy Baby to purchase our nearly 10-month-old a sippy cup, I was nearly brought to tears.…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
April 11, 2023
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By Karri Theis

Dear Daughter, Don’t Rush

Dear daughter, Don't rush. You were born in a brightly lit room, surrounded by a flurry of activity. You were…

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The Fierce and Fragile Heart of a Mother

To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert

My Adoptive Mom is My Mother

Dear Kindergarten Graduate, My Hand Will Always Be Yours to Hold

“Your Son Has Autism; You Should Begin Looking for an Institution.” (We Said No.)

I’m a Mom Now But I Still Need My Friends

I Still Need You, Mom

Time Goes by So Fast with You Because I’m Always Rushing

Right Now Being “Just” a Mom Is More Than Enough

It’s My Turn to Be the Hander of Hand-Me-Downs

The Sippy Cup Season Is Ending

Dear Daughter, Don’t Rush

Get It Now

So God Made a Mother