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My Mom, My Super Woman
My name is Courtney, and I am 19 years old. My mom’s name is Betty, and she is 42 years old. She will be 43 years old this month. She has three kids, and raised us all as a single mom. She did it all by herself. My mom has done everything for me. She has been a single mom for years. She struggled for everything she gave us. She did not have everything, and she knew that. She did not care. My mom went through hell or high water to get anything we needed, anything we wanted.
By Courtney Keller8 years ago in Families
My Girlfriend Is Having My Boyfriend's Baby
(Me - FemaleD - MaleA - Female) Some of you know about my “alternative” lifestyle, some of you don’t. Maybe this story will shed some light on it for you. Not that it is any of your business or that I personally care one way or the other what your opinion might be. It’s more like this is your chance to choose if you want to be a part of my crazy life or not. I won’t hold my breath for any of you.
By Nocturnal Musings8 years ago in Families
A Tribute to Daddy
My daddy isn't and never was the real sappy type. We didn't have the typical relationship, and rarely said I love you. We were more likely to be fighting and telling each other to go to hell, or laughing and drinking tequila. We didn't need all that hugging, lovey stuff. We just knew we loved one another and that was, and still is, enough.
By Linda Bonnell8 years ago in Families
Dear Christian Family
I have spent years trying to figure these words out. I have spent my life trying to figure myself out, trying to "fix" myself. I have changed myself to be loved by people who I knew wouldn't love me if I were to be me. This letter is to benefit anyone who may be in a similar situation to mine.
By Incipient Poet8 years ago in Families
The Girl Who Cried Wolf
The beloved shade of green was no longer anywhere to be seen. Not speckled over the thick, healthy leaves on the oak by the run down garage. Not sinking deeper and deeper into the luscious layer of grass so soft more than a few days had been spent laying upon it with nothing but a blanket in between, and possibly a book so torn apart it was barely readable, but beautiful in hands of melted caramel none-the-less.
By Ronnie Sebastian8 years ago in Families
Moms
I became a mom in 2018. Before I had my baby, I never realized how hard moms had it. Not only is there a struggle to be the best mom you can be, there are also people surrounding you thinking they should give “good” advice. There are people around you judging every move you make.
By Courtney Keller8 years ago in Families
Being a Young Mother
Being a mother is amazing...However, it can be very hard, especially as a young mother. You have people who support you and people who shame you. Some people just avoid you altogether. If any of this sounds familiar, then you'll need to hear this.
By Jazmin Rodriguez8 years ago in Families
Getting to Know Grief
The thing about Grief that not everyone realizes is that it’s not just a word or a feeling or a pit stop on a journey. I capitalize it because Grief is the proper name of a living, moving presence. There are many different types of Grief, but for my purposes, I’m going to focus on the one that is the heaviest and most deeply permanent; the Grief that is formerly introduced upon losing a loved one.
By Meg Monthie8 years ago in Families
Parenting: Doing It Alone With a Husband
As a mom we take on a lot in one day. We feel like we're doing it all and sometimes we feel like we're doing it alone even with a partner. I live 300 miles away from my husband while taking care of our toddler. He doesn't see what I do on a day to day basis but let me tell you, it's a lot, while my husband works a 7-4 and gets to relax once his work day is done. He gets to shut it off at the end of the day, only worrying about himself. I on the other hand can't recall the last time I ate. I'm not knocking what my husband does, the physical labor he does every day I'm sure is exhausting but nothing compares to the 24 hour a day job of being a mother.
By Alexandra Powers8 years ago in Families
