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Mother or Monster-in-Law
I married my husband almost one year ago, I at one point in time thought that I'd be getting a great mother in law. I thought that my marriage was going to be better than others because I wasn't going to have this evil mother in law who I hated, or one that hated me just for taking their son. Boy was I wrong. It started before we even got married. His mother and grandmother even tried to make sure we didn't get married.
By amanda j mollett9 years ago in Families
A Message from a Mom
There are a lot of things that we do not talk about as stay at home moms or moms in general, and there are also a lot of things that dads just do not understand.
By Chelsea Winona9 years ago in Families
Surviving a Non-Survivor
First thing's first: let me just get it out there. I HATE CANCER! Now that I've said that, let's talk about those people who have to continue to survive after the fighters just couldn't fight anymore.
By Alexis Helm9 years ago in Families
Fighting for My Unicorn
Finding out you are pregnant is such a happy and joyous time. But what if it was also nerve wracking, or even a bit terrifying? All you have to do is get to that second trimester and you're safe, right? What if you couldn't feel safe until you were holding a living, breathing child?
By Kody Kline9 years ago in Families
The First Year of Grief
"Grief is like the tides of the ocean, it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, sometimes overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim."
By Keleigh Kilgore9 years ago in Families
New Mom Thoughts
Why am I so sore?! Right after I gave birth, I can remember very few things. A lot of people were in my room and there was a lot of commotion going on. One thing I CAN remember is how freaking sore I was!! I couldn’t believe it. I felt like I had just done the toughest workout of my life. While it was going on though, I didn’t feel like I was working that hard. So crazy to think of what us mothers go through to bring these amazing little humans into the world.
By Danielle Flint9 years ago in Families
The Family That Preys
The Family That Preys As a young girl, she was constantly picked on and bullied by her older siblings because they felt as though she was spoiled and got whatever she wanted. Even though whatever she had gotten she would split to make things even. None of them knew what she went through or why she was "spoiled" growing up but it was a way for her parents to heal her childhood pain from an entirely different situation. However, the bullying got worse, her brothers went from merely nitpicking to full blown fights that later landed her to getting choked out. The life her older brothers wanted to lead was that of street thugs and they would get kicked out of school every year while she used school as a getaway from her everyday life at home. By the age of 20, she owned her own car with no payments and soon everyone wanted to be friendly. Being very naive, she took that as her opportunity to gain love that she had always desired and they jumped at the fact that she had a car. Which resulted in them using her to get around wherever they wanted to go. All of which was never for productivity in their lives. Now as a successful 25-year-old, she is the only sibling in the near area who is excelling in life. Mostly because she has spoiled them into believing that they must have a ride to get anywhere. So finally after five years she is done, and beyond tired of helping those who haven't helped themselves. To look at where their lives were then and now is mind blowing because they haven't gained anything but hatred towards her, because she's tired of trying to build anyone up because it's tearing her down. In her short five years she's gained her own everything and doesn't want for anything from anyone. Her family sees it as all the more reason to help where they're lacking. They want to see her fail at all costs, the crazy thing is that they never call unless it's for their benefit. The fact of the matter is she's not selfish, she's just not going to help anyone thats not trying to make their situation better. When her car broke down they didn't have two words to say. When she stops helping they scream, "You never did anything for me." The only person that has been around to help her was her mother who she has to take care of when her health becomes a problem. Since she's moved the word "No" to the front of her vocabulary she's had less stress. She can finally plan those trips, be a better parent and live happier!
By Nova .9 years ago in Families
Being a Mum in 2018
I stumbled across this platform on Facebook. "Write about what you love" it said. So I wondered what do I love, my girls are pretty cool, I have two... one is eight, one is tree, and they could not be more different.
By Eleanor Preston9 years ago in Families
10 Things No One Will Tell You About Infertility
Infertility is one of the worst things that can occur to either males or females. It's something that the majority of people do not want to hear. Infertility is the inability to conceive children and reproduce. In more simpler terms, you can't have kids. And there are so many people out there who can't conceive children, so you're not alone. It's pretty common actually and there are treatments to find ways to help you or your partner out.
By Jennifer Violet9 years ago in Families
My Superhero
In February of 2016, I found out that my boyfriend and I would be parents for the first time. We were shocked and it definitely took some time to let the news sink in. Once it did, we couldn’t wait to meet this new bundle of joy. My pregnancy was anything but easy. I was not one of those women who would be glowing and peppy.
By Desiree Egerton9 years ago in Families
Trapped
At the age of three I lost my father, I wasn't completely sure of the entire situation. I remember being in the hospital and the doctor coming out telling my family, "I'm sorry, but he ran from us."
By Anthony Ray9 years ago in Families
If a School LOST One CHILD Every Week...
Did you know ... In 2017 in Kansas alone, there are 79 foster CHILDREN that the news media discovered to be missing from Child Protective Services.
By Marnie Grundman9 years ago in Families