By Michelle Tate Just Call me Dr. Mom
A 3 a.m. wake-up call and before I even step foot in his room, I know. I know the difference…
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By Zina Harrington 44 is Too Young For a Mother to Die
We sat watching the line of kids—and our daughters’ chubby little fingers—“play” the piano. My friend smiled affectionately at the…
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By Jessica Urlichs Your Love is What I Will Remember, Mama
Dear Mama, I don’t remember if our house was big or small or if we rented or owned. I don’t…
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By Christie Lynn Yes, My Mom Died. No, I Won’t Get Over It.
I think something that has been really hard to wrap my head around during the years since my mom died…
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By Claudia Caramiello I Would Do it All Again
It goes slow when your belly and ankles are burgeoning, morning sickness gripping you on the cold bathroom floor. It…
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Nothing Will Ever Replace My Mom
I have never gone through anything quite as bad as this. Sure, I have been through some tough stuff and…
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By Chelsea Ohlemiller Let the Grandparents Spoil While They Still Can
Today my children visited their grandmother, or as we call her Memeré (French for Grandma). It wasn’t like most visits…
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By Libby Pearson Thank You For the Good Years, Mom
Dearest mom, I have always and will always love you, but we can’t stay in our relationship. After years of…
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By McKenzie Wood When I Left the Hospital, Mother’s Guilt Came With Me
When I left the hospital, mother’s guilt came with me. Smuggled in the diaper bag. Crouching beneath the car seat.…
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By Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Remember This
“My butterfly shirt, Mama. Butterflies! Purple butterflies. I wear my butterfly shirt.” Charlotte chants to me as I hold up…
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By Lauren Bennett From One Mom With Postpartum Depression to Another
I could spot her a mile away. It was the first time I’d seen her out since after the baby.…
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By Caitlin Henderson Dear Mom, I’ll Never Be Too Old to Stop Needing You
An open letter to my momma: Dear mom, How could I ever find the words to describe how much you…
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