You’re Always on My Mind While I’m Away From You
I am home alone now after a whole year, sitting in my living room and hearing what silence sounds like. Today is my little one’s first day in…
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Motherhood is the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love
Before I became a mother, I was a worker. I often worked three or even four jobs at a time, going straight from one to the other. I’m not saying…
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When Mom Goes Back to Work With Her Old Friend Guilt By Her Side
Let’s talk about mom guilt. We all get it one time or another, for one reason or another. My current mom guilt struggle is based around…
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Rate Increase Notice From Disproportionately Working Moms Who Are Sick and Tired of That Baloney
Dear Client H., I’ve enjoyed working with you on the Marriage, Children, and Home Life Management Project (or, MCHLMP) and I am delighted…
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Considering All I Do As a Working Mom, It’s a Miracle I’m Even Here
It’s a miracle I’m even here. These are the words I mumble to myself when I sit down at my desk every day. The fact that I made it at all feels…
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You Can Change Your Mind About Going Back to Work
I always said that I would go back to work after having a baby. I was a teacher for years and enjoyed what I did. I was good at my job and felt…
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When Mommy Goes Back to Work, She Leaves a Part of Herself Back at Home
At some point in of our lives, those of us who are lucky enough to call ourselves “Mommy” will most likely have to decide if we will…
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To the Working Mom When All You Feel is Guilt
Hey friend, I know you’re stressed. I know it’s hard. I heard the pain in your voice when you called yesterday. “I’m so tired,” you sighed.…
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Dear Boss, This Job Only Gets a Piece of Me
Dear boss, I’m giving this job only a piece of me. I know you’re disappointed. You’ve made it clear that my work is all over the place.…
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This is What it Looks Like Being a Working Mom
This is what it looks like being a working mom. It’s bringing your child to a work meeting when school is called off due to weather. It’s…
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