By Kelley Spencer Dear Friend, Depression Won’t Scare Me Away
Numb. Sad. Defeated. Hopeless. When depression hits, it hits hard, trying to devour its latest victim. Depression feels like you’re…
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When I Wanted To Die, Here’s What I Needed from You
I’ve seen it all across social media today. “Check on your friends.” “Check on your strong friends.” “Check on your…
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By Savannah Lyon What Single Moms Really Need
No, you’re not a single mom for a weekend. I’ve heard it said at social gatherings, in passing at church,…
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By Traci Rhoades When a Mom Can’t Be There, the Helpers Show Up
With each of us traveling approximately 700 miles, we agreed to meet in the middle. This would not be a…
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Meeting the One Who Says “I Believe in You” Changes Everything
"I want to major in journalism. I love writing. I want to be an author," I said. "You can’t do…
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By Her View From Home What the Mom Raising a “Difficult” Child Really Needs is Support
The other night, I ran to my bed and sobbed. I muffled my cries into my pillow. My chest heaved…
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Can You Be a Gap Filler?
When my sister-in-law had her first baby, feelings of jealousy and anger rose to the surface and caught me off…
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Find the People Who Will Root for You
My son participated in tryouts out for a new travel soccer team at the end of a recreational fall soccer…
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By Wendy C What If the Woman Who Seems to Have It All Actually Admires You?
I’ve known her for a long time, and as long as I’ve known her, she’s always been beautiful. Beautiful on…
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By Sarah Trombley Check in With Your Friends Who’ve Endured Medical Trauma—it’s Still Heavy
Today I was scrolling through my phone when the photos of my daughter's time in the hospital popped up. I…
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By Shannon Whitmore Accepting Help Takes Just as Much Strength as Giving it
I do not like asking for help. I have always considered it a sign of weakness. Even when someone offers…
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When Someone Invites You Into Their Pain, Leave Your Shoes at the Door
In a moment of vulnerability, I invited you into my deepest pain. Pain buried so deeply that few have seen…
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