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I don’t mourn the woman I was before I became a mother

I was very fortunate to grow up alongside my child, lucky to have him anchor me to make choices that were better than the ones I was making for myself alone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I struggle with being a mom with no family around

The younger me didn't realize that when I took a plane to leave my country in search of new experiences 19 years ago, I was giving up the chance to have my loved ones close by when I became a mother. And when I say close by, I mean as in no planes involved.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

My children are in school, so it’s time to figure out who I am

I began to struggle with my own identity in the face of my children's developing independence and expanding worldview. Who am I without a little person clinging to my legs in front of strangers? When I think about it, as moms, we even introduce ourselves in a child-centric way: "Hi, I'm her mom, Sharon." Child first, me second.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What my mom taught me about being a mom

I wondered how my house looked like a war zone when my home growing up was always magazine-ready.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This mom’s plea for coffee in the hospital goes viral after her internet friends come to the rescue

"Going through this as a single mom has been a lot. It's exhausting. But now I don't feel so alone," shares Jaiden Cowley.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Airport kindness goes viral: How 3 women saved this mama during a hard flight

Her toddlers were melting down and kind strangers stepped in.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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