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Grief, Loss
February 14, 2019
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The Best People Are the Broken Ones

They have been broken down, ripped apart, lied to and cheated on. They have been battered and bruised, ripped apart and shamed and yet, somehow, they…

Health, Healthy Living, Motherhood
August 10, 2017
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After a Disastrous Mistake, this Mom Warns: Don’t Ride in a Car with Your Feet on the Dashboard

Have you ever ridden in the passenger seat with your feet up on the dashboard? I sure have. And for years, Audra Tatum of Chickamuga, GA did as well.…

Kids, Motherhood
July 13, 2017
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Why I Would Never Protect My Child From Pain

A mom friend of mine and I were discussing the daunting nature of our current world’s events, and how raising our children in this political…

Child Loss, Faith, Grief
March 17, 2017
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Our 5 Years Together

It’s sudden and surprising. As I drive around the winding road, it catches me off guard. My thoughts stray from my normal; family, children,…

Mental Health, Motherhood
November 27, 2016
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Moms, It’s Okay to Embrace Your Mushy Side

I am not a huge fan of crying. In fact, for as long as I can remember, I’ve thought that crying was a sign of weakness. This isn’t because I…

Grief
April 2, 2016
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When Your Body Betrays You

Sometime in my middle school years I started to hate my body. Not in the typically teen angst ways of I am too fat, I am not pretty enough, etc. I…

Grief
October 2, 2015
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It’s Our Grief Too

Occupying a sick 2-year-old in the waiting room at the doctor’s surgery is challenging. Whatever you choose to do must be fairly quiet yet highly…

Health, Healthy Living
August 13, 2015
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8 Ways to Relieve Pain Without Medication

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. If you have any serious conditions or pain that has not gotten better after a few days, please…