To the Wives of Husbands Working Long Hours
Dear husband, I’m in love with you but not with your work hours. You’re up before dawn ready to make that daily commute—that daily…
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Dear Husband, Save Some of Yourself For Me
Dear husband, Your work ethic is one of the reasons I fell in love with you. You’re disciplined, determined, tougher than anyone I know. You…
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I Didn’t Understand Being a Working Mom Until I Was One
Once upon a time, I was one of the youngest employees at any given place I worked. A sweet little baby ready to change the world! Ugh, my goodness,…
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My Husband is Missing Thanksgiving Dinner For Work
Thanksgiving—it’s here again. That mix of gratefulness with a little tinge of bitterness. You see, in our house, someone is not here to watch the…
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Right Now, I’m Defined By Motherhood—And I’m Glad
“What do you do?” This is a question that is inevitably asked when you first meet someone. I’ll never forget the first time it was…
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Leaving My Baby at Daycare Never Gets Easier
I cry every day I drop my son off at daycare. The daycare door slowly shuts, and I see the last glimpse of my son in our caretaker’s arms. I try to…
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Here’s To the Road Warrior Wives
Over the years I’ve taken on many titles. With these titles have come certain groups of people I’ve associated with, those who I found common…
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I Volunteered at Ground Zero—Now My Office is Moving to the World Trade Center
Several months ago, my company had a Town Hall announcement about where our offices will be moving. Rumors had been flying around for months, with…
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To the Shift-Working Parents, I See You
To the parent who just got off at 12-hour night-shift but has decided to get in some early morning cuddles before the rest of the family starts their…
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Dear Late Bloomer, You Have Nothing to Prove
“That went well!” My husband says as we get in the car to head back home after our first small group meeting at church. “Yeah, I guess . . .”…
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