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The Story of Rebirth: A Rainbow Baby
On August 22nd, it is National Rainbow Baby. On this day, mothers share their experiences with grief, infertility, and pregnancy loss. It’s also a time to celebrate the beauty of birth after a…
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Moms, The Mess is Okay
It doesn’t matter where you look in my house. There are no Pinterest-worthy spaces. Trash is everywhere besides the garbage bin because it is too full to put anything else in there. The…
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The Time A Mother Deserves
I've been a mother for thirteen years. During that time, let's face it, I've been subservient to my children.
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One Day, I Will Talk On the Phone. Just Not Today.
People think that I don't answer my phone because I don't want to talk to them. Umm … no. I would love to have an adult conversation and escape the reality of motherhood.…
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The Dark Side of Intrusive Thoughts
How Could I Have These Thoughts? Have you ever been immobilized by an intrusive thought that comes out of nowhere? An idea that could be so dark it scares you? After giving birth…
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Mental Illness Does Not Define You as a Parent
Parenting through mental illness can be difficult. It can alter how we view ourselves as parents. In the darkest days, we think of ourselves failures, unworthy of loving, and providing for our children.…
