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Harsh Truths
When I think about the first thing I remember it’s this. Three years old, on the couch, nestled into the cove of my mother’s chest and listening to her breath. Deep, slow exhausted inhalations earned from one of many night shifts at the nursing home. She always worked in the twilight hours, between multiple nursing jobs, but somehow, was always still around. I honestly believe she had the ability to teleport when the need arose.
By Abbey Rose6 years ago in Families
Rising From the Shadow of Abuse
"You're a greedy bitch." The low and intense tenor of my ex boyfriend’s voice conveyed a deep contempt for me. I was in my car waiting for my daughter to come out of his house so I could take her home. But he wasn't letting her out. He was crouched down at the driver's side window with his face disturbingly close to mine, berating me for my "bad behavior" as if I were a child.
By Casey Smith6 years ago in Families
The Sweater
The Sweater March 2017 As I looked through what could only be described as years of useless junk I reminisced about each new item I picked from the cardboard boxes. My first little league home run baseball, my grades from my eighth grade year, drawings I made in kindergarten, and then I found my favorite sweater. I shook off the years of dust and grime, coughed and thought back on the moment that I got this sweater. This worn out sweater.
By Abby Griffith6 years ago in Families
Is Your Mother-In-Law Toxic?
This day in age more and more people are finding it hard to keep relationships because of the toxic- -in-laws that come along with the new marriage. Sometimes it comes unexpectedly where the wife and/or husband is caught off guard by the change of the in-law(s).
By Lizzie Martinez6 years ago in Families
Moms-Make Yourself A Priority It's Essential
Do you ever find yourself feeling extremely drained from doing everything for everyone else? An entire day has gone by, and you didn't get to do one thing for yourself. Everyone around you needs something, and being MOM, well, a lot of it is on you! Or so you feel.
By Corey Abreau6 years ago in Families
I miss you
Hey Momo, I love you! That's the first thing i would say to you. I love you and I miss you! It's been a month since you went home. And as much as I wish to be there by your side, I got to see you smile and make you laugh one more time before you went.
By alexandria Urrutia6 years ago in Families
Love in the Time of Quarantine
My husband and I have been in that hard part of marriage and parenthood for the last five years. Our son, J, is five. He is Autistic and speech delayed. He started Kindergarten in the Fall, and so our days are filled with a full day of class for him, PT, OT, and Speech before school, and hours of ABA therapy after school.
By Amelia Porter6 years ago in Families
Mom Groups Suck
I recently experienced a very unpleasant confrontation after I joined a mom group on Facebook. I had joined four or five different groups in hopes of finding some new rad moms to connect with. Cool, right? Well, I found one called Stay At Home Mamas and thought, “awesome, this is perfect.” HA! How wrong I was…
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Families
How fish began to live in the water (German fairy tale)
A fish lived on a ground, not in the water she was still living on the ground. She had three children. Once a fish fell ill. Lying, poor, in her plague, can’t rise. Her children are crying, day and night crying. And the fish is already very thin.
By Maryna xx6 years ago in Families
Breastfeeding Survival
First days breastfeeding… I was super impressed with myself and my baby. She latched naturally, with absolutely no problems. And I had no pain or problems in the beginning either.
By Belle Rivera6 years ago in Families
Teenage Motherhood
What is a teenage mother? Many will say a teenage mother is irresponsible, promiscuous, careless, uneducated, ruining her life, undeserving of her child, or just plain idiotic.
By Lydia McQueen6 years ago in Families
An Early Childhood Influencer
I still remember it as if it was just last week. My younger brother and I would get packed u p (we're talking the 80's ppl.) before the sunrise, and oftentimes didn't get to see our house again until the sunset. I can remember the smell, the feeling, the exhaustion all too well. I remember having to "help" when I didn't want to and didn't understand why I would even be asked to, but still would reluctantly comply.
By Tab Stout6 years ago in Families