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Your Kids Will Remember the Way You Say Hello

Kids, Motherhood
April 3, 2023
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By Melissa Miller

Your Kids Will Remember the Way You Say Hello

When my kids were little, they scuttled into my room in their jammies first thing in the morning. I’d greet…

Grown Children, Living
April 1, 2023
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By Her View From Home

When My Dad Left My Mom, He Left Me Too

When I was young, the back of my father was like the biggest mountain in the world. He was my…

As An Adult, Navigating Your Parents’ Divorce Is Complicated

Grown Children, Marriage
February 16, 2023
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By Aubrey Vick

As An Adult, Navigating Your Parents’ Divorce Is Complicated

“Gray divorce” is a term that refers to divorce in couples over 50 years old. There are plenty of reasons…

My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born

Living
February 13, 2023
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By Britney

My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born

My mother and her intense body image issues were projected on me from birth. I was told the moment they…

To the Parents Raising My Child’s Future Spouse

Faith, Motherhood
February 1, 2023
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By Madeline Dear

To the Parents Raising My Child’s Future Spouse

Oh, hey there friend, you don’t know me yet or maybe you do, but at least for now neither of…

Dear Stepdaughter, You Aren’t “Mine” but I Love You as My Own

Kids, Motherhood
January 7, 2023
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By Lorin Hawks

Dear Stepdaughter, You Aren’t “Mine” but I Love You as My Own

First off, I love you. I wasn't there the day you were born or when you got your first tooth.…

Grown Children, Motherhood
December 29, 2022
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By Laura Mendenhall

My Mom Made It Look So Easy

I assumed I’d have turnkey kids. In my mind, I was a turnkey kid. I survived the toddler stage, complied…

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

Faith, Grief, Loss
December 23, 2022
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By Christa Rogers

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

“This is going to be the first time we go through the holidays without mom.” How many times have I…

When You Feel Like You’re Failing, Know You’re Not Alone

Motherhood
November 27, 2022
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By Dorinda Brown

When You Feel Like You’re Failing, Know You’re Not Alone

Dear parent, you are going to fail. You are going to fail over and over again while parenting. I don't…

Grown Children, Living
November 27, 2022
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By Connie Cumming

My Toxic Father Does Not Define Me

I don’t have a father, and it’s completely fine. It really, really is. It’s taken me 40 years to say…

I Don’t Want My Kids To Fear Me Like I Feared My Parents

Motherhood
October 21, 2022
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By Marie Can

I Don’t Want My Kids To Fear Me Like I Feared My Parents

If I had to choose one word that summarized my sentiments toward my own parents growing up, it would be…

I Do for My Kids What My Parents Didn’t Do for Me

Grown Children, Motherhood
October 20, 2022
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By Jenni Brennan

I Do for My Kids What My Parents Didn’t Do for Me

Sometimes I get mad when I rearrange my work schedule so I can make it to my son’s high school…

parents

Your Kids Will Remember the Way You Say Hello

When My Dad Left My Mom, He Left Me Too

As An Adult, Navigating Your Parents’ Divorce Is Complicated

My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born

To the Parents Raising My Child’s Future Spouse

Dear Stepdaughter, You Aren’t “Mine” but I Love You as My Own

My Mom Made It Look So Easy

The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep

When You Feel Like You’re Failing, Know You’re Not Alone

My Toxic Father Does Not Define Me

I Don’t Want My Kids To Fear Me Like I Feared My Parents

I Do for My Kids What My Parents Didn’t Do for Me

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