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Kids, Motherhood
January 2, 2021
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By Cara Arnold

Her Brothers Are Her Protectors

I remember the days I told my daughter about my pregnancies with each of my boys. Both times, she was…

You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother

Child, Motherhood
December 28, 2020
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By Anna Kettle

You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother

An open letter to my son . . . Dear Ben, I’m so sorry we are unable to give you…

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

Baby, Child, Motherhood
November 17, 2020
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By Kiley Hillner

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

My sweet second born, I hope someday you know. Know how special it is to be the second child. Your…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
November 9, 2020
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By Carrie Schmitt

Siblings Are the Forgotten Grievers

July 8, 2019 was one of the happiest and proudest days of my life. I had completed my first surrogacy,…

Motherhood
October 15, 2020
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By Her View From Home

Yes, We Really Are One and Done

There’s that question again: “Will you give her a sister or brother?” They seem taken aback when I tell them…

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

Grown Children
September 24, 2020
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By Audra Rogers

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

On days like this, I sit outside in my backyard and beg nature to soothe my wounded soul. Yet another…

I Missed Out On 30 Years With the Brother I Never Knew I Had

Grown Children
August 29, 2020
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By Jennifer Bailey

I Missed Out On 30 Years With the Brother I Never Knew I Had

It’s no secret my father and I have a strained relationship. I’ve opened my heart to speak about our troubled…

Friendship, Living
August 2, 2020
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By Zehra Naqvi

To My Sister on Sister’s Day

To my sister, I was five when I pushed you out of the way so mom would hold just me,…

Kids, Motherhood
June 20, 2020
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By Jaclyn Warren

Dear Middle Child, I Still See You

We've got a house full of boys: four of them, ages seven and under. We've been told they're the quietest,…

The Sister I Had is Gone Now That She’s a Mother

Friendship
June 1, 2020
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By Her View From Home

The Sister I Had is Gone Now That She’s a Mother

No one talks about the loss that happens when you become an aunt. No one talks about what you lose.…

May You Love Each Other Like This Forever

Kids
May 30, 2020
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By Stacy Seltzer

May You Love Each Other Like This Forever

This morning something happened that felt so important I wanted to share it with you. Being that you are so…

Dear Kids, Always Remember How Close You Are Right Now

Kids, Motherhood
May 26, 2020
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By Rachel Weidner

Dear Kids, Always Remember How Close You Are Right Now

Right now, you’re best friends. You beg to come with me when it’s time to wake sissy up from her…

siblings

Her Brothers Are Her Protectors

You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

Siblings Are the Forgotten Grievers

Yes, We Really Are One and Done

We Grew Up Together, So How Did We Get Here?

I Missed Out On 30 Years With the Brother I Never Knew I Had

To My Sister on Sister’s Day

Dear Middle Child, I Still See You

The Sister I Had is Gone Now That She’s a Mother

May You Love Each Other Like This Forever

Dear Kids, Always Remember How Close You Are Right Now

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