Motherly Stories
Motherhood changes us. Celebrate the ups and downs with these honest, insightful essays about becoming—and being—a mom.
Preserving children’s innocence in a world in crisis
We live in a world where we must learn to navigate the turbulent waters of bigotry and hatred and redirect them towards equality and love.
My ‘Cuarentena’ Experience: Staying home for 40 days after my baby was born
Having experienced it now for myself, I think something needs to change so that more moms have this same opportunity.
Book clubs: The unsung hero in the fight against parental burnout
They're an antidote to maternal isolation.
Pink had the perfect response when her son told her other kids call him ‘a girl’
"People are still hung up on these really old-fashioned societal norms."
I developed a strange postpartum condition where I started to hear music–everywhere, all the time
As someone who doesn’t like music, “musical ear” was not a welcome symptom.
Why I hid my pregnancy
Having a child, especially when it’s your first, is an anxious enough time as it is without having the added worry that you could lose your job because of it.
Living life after pregnancy loss: the devastating grief and the joy of hope
It might have been the second glass of wine or having my husband by my side again, but there was a point where I felt like, yes, I could live life after pregnancy loss.
Wearing pink isn’t enough
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life.
How postpartum pain gave me purpose
Moms are the strongest, bravest group of people I know and it is a group I am so proud to be a part of.
Will she want me when she doesn’t need me?
I hold on to the fact that I still want my mom, more so now than ever, and that hopefully my daughter will want the same.
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent
What if, instead of striving for perfection, we began striving for wholeness? A postpartum doula shares that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent—no matter what those shiny Instagram posts would have you believe.
What I didn’t know about motherhood before I lost my day job
We all know that these are the years we won’t get back—not just of our kids’ lives but of our own too.
Dear mama, you’re doing great
“It’s hard to see now but it gets easier and harder, in different ways, and then, easier again."
A letter to friends who don’t have children
I’ll always love you, but it’s impossible to get it until you’re in it.
My son’s first childhood friend moved away and I was the one to grieve
And though he might not remember the magic of his first real friendship, I would.
I didn’t bond with my baby right away—and that’s OK
I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.
Be the pier, not the ocean: On taming tantrums
I’m raising a Pisces, which means every emotion mounts like a tidal wave at her back.
11 women on their surprise pregnancies
What happens when things don’t go to plan?
Creating a safe haven for your child: 5 simple, impactful ways to build a cozy home
Having a shelter that is more than just four walls and a roof can be life-changing.
Seasons of change: A letter to my firstborn son
I am surprised by how much I don’t want you to go and how much I do want you to go, all at the same time.