I Have Aged a Lifetime This Year
Seven days ago, a Facebook memory popped up in my feed: the green hills, blue surf, and decadent food of…
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I’m Tired of Working Like I Don’t Have Kids and Mothering Like I Don’t Have a Job
As a full-time working mom in America, I have spent the last six years of my life trying to work…
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It Doesn’t Mean the Tears Don’t Fall
This has all been a lot. Even though most days I can feel the blessing of extra time with the…
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6 Coping Strategies For the Extra-Stressed Sandwich Generation
While the nation discusses what will become of the children this fall, others wonder what will become of their grandparents.…
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Battling the Beast Named Anxiety
In the morning, when the light glows blue, the Beast behind my breastbone is quiet. She is tired, I suppose,…
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I Wanted a Big Family —But I’ve Reached My Mothering Limit
These past few months have been . . . a lot. I honestly don’t have the words to articulate all…
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Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break
I've been working since high school, and every employer I've ever worked for has offered break time. Actually, by law, they've required…
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Losing My Mom Hurts All Over Again in Times Like These
I think we all can agree that what we are going through right now is something that none of us could…
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Dear Mama, It’s OK To Take a Break From the World Right Now
I gave birth to my first child in 2012, and all at once, the world around me seemed to shut…
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On Mondays, We Start Over
Today is Monday. On Mondays, I wake up with the determination to get my life together. Everything has gone to…
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