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In reality, true success is being able to find balance and prioritize what truly matters to you.
As my son writes his own chapters, he should be free of my scars.
Even for a Christmas fanatic like me, this was over the top.
This heartwarming experience was a powerful reminder that often, the most cherished moments stem from life's simplest pleasures.
Perhaps with my fresh and recent experience on my motherhood resume, I can provide solace or understanding to other mothers experiencing this, too.
Today my husband and I will set up the tent that my whole family once camped in.
I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them.
I swear, I just brought up the 18-month clothes, but now I need to get the 24-month size clothes out.
Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.
Where is the line between trauma exploitation and bearing witness to history?
We can feel to deal and then heal.
I just wanted to understand what the hell was going on and why this was happening.
While you may not have experienced being a NICU mama yourself, being a good friend is universal and consistent.
Here are a few strategies I used to navigate the emotional rollercoaster.
I have found a balance that works for me and may work for you too.
Our shared experiences from years past are what will always keep us together, regardless of what the future holds.
Whether it's praise or judgment, why do a few words from someone make me rethink my value as a working mom?
Because making other people happy while making yourself miserable is NOT what Christmas is all about.
I was just starting to see myself as more than a mom.
What if we put more energy into thinking about all the ways in which things could go right?
