By Melissa Guida-Richards To the Mom Battling Chronic Illness
Dear Spoonie Mom, I see you. You are not alone. I see you showing up every day. I see you…
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By Celeste Yvonne To My Husband, Having Kids Together Has Only Made Me Love You More
I was chatting with a mom friend yesterday I hadn't seen in months. Her marriage is on the brink. She…
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By Samantha Krieger God Sees You, Weary Mama
Dear mama, I saw you the other day at Target juggling three young children—one on the side of your hip,…
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By Kate Thornalley Your Sleeping Baby Has a Message For You, Mama: Slow Down
What if we saw children sleeping on us as a positive? What if we viewed the babies who refuse to…
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Someday, I’ll Tell Her
Someday, I’ll tell her. When she can’t muster more than a grimace in my direction, I’ll tell her she used…
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By Anastasia Smothers Dear Husband, I’m Overwhelmed and I Can’t Keep Up
It’s my day off from my 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. job. But, instead of taking the day to rest…
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By Kristen Tenini I Finally Got the Drastic Haircut I Always Wanted
I have always had short hair. The one time I grew it out (to my shoulders—the horrors!) I hated it.…
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Dear Mama, Your Heart Will Always Be My Home
I was content there, in the darkness of your belly. The comfort of your beating heart and muffled voice kept…
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By Sarah Althouse Dear Baby, You Were So Worth It
When I found out I was pregnant with you, there was a rush of emotions. Soon after, there was…
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By Katelin Peters Dear Son, When You Get “All the Way Bigger”
“Mom, when I get all the way bigger I’m going to be a farmer.” This has been one of your…
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By Kelsey Scism Can We Stop Saying “I’m Good” and Start Telling the Truth?
“Are you all good now?” I asked my toddler after examining her chin. “NO!” she screamed at me emphatically, taking…
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By Shelbie Farmer Because One Day, I’ll Have to Let You Go
In the beginning you hold on to me for everything. You need me, and you may not know it but…
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