Please Stay Home To Protect My Daughter
Meet Gracie. Gracie is a lively 12-year-old who loves horseback riding, swimming, and singing along to Carrie Underwood. She’s a daughter, a…
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One Day I Hope To Be Friends With My Daughter
One day, I hope to be friends with my daughter. I hope that the same little girl who likes to help me make tea will one day call me for coffee. Right…
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You Were Meant to Be Mine
I cried when I watched the plus sign appear. I was single, unemployed and never meant to be a mama. I cried again eight months later when seven…
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Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine
Sweet daughter, I see you. I’ve been watching observantly for quite some time now. Your uncertain tightrope walk between little girl and…
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Human Sex Trafficking Almost Claimed My Daughter
When you hear the words “human trafficking” what comes to mind? Do you understand how terrible it is, but still think to yourself that’s not…
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When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?
I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in the back. I’d watch her twirl around…
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Dear Future Son-in-Law: The First Man To Love Your Bride Has Set the Bar So High
Dear future son-in-law, First of all, I want you to know I already love the hope of you. I’m already ready to be so thankful for you. I have…
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Seeing My Grown Daughter Happy Fills My Heart With Joy
Joy, frustration, pride, worry, heartbreak—they all play a role in the drama that is motherhood. Unbelievably, I’ve been acting out my role of…
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I Gave Her Up At Birth, Then Adopted My Daughter Nearly Two Decades Later
Falling aspen leaves draped the sidewalks in brilliant yellows while my daughter and I browsed clothing stores and talked about boys at our favorite…
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Dear Daughter, God and Your Mama Are Always On Your Side
Sweet baby girl, There will be times you will wonder if you fit in. You might not click with the “cool” crowd or get invited to all the parties.…
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