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What My Special Needs Nephew Has Taught Me About Confidence
This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. My nephew is one of the most inspirational kids I know. Well, actually, the most inspirational young man I know (he's 16). I only met Brandon 4 years ago when I reconnected with my birth family after 34 years. The day I met him I…
The Worst Mother On The Planet
I loooooved being a mom when my kids were 10 and under. I was the unrivaled hero in their lives. My middle daughter once presented me with a crayon drawing scribbled with There are many pritty things in life, but you are the prittiest of all.
Truthiness and Other Dilemmas
Half a truth is often a great lie. Benjamin Franklin The other morning I got up at 6 a.m., but my children were way ahead of me. Stealthily quiet, they greeted me in the kitchen with surprised and not-so-innocent smiles. A stool was placed suspiciously close to the out-of-reach cabinet of special treats. I figured Id come in just in time before one of them fell, or their mission was successful and I …
The Baby Chase: How Far Would You Go To Become a Parent?
Youre hungry all the time, even when youre sleeping, Rhonda Wile explained the first time we met. It feels like constant starvation. You gradually understand that you are going to be starving – starving for a child — for the rest of your life.
Nostalgic Amnesia: Are You a Victim?
There’s a real epidemic sweeping our country. It affects women exclusively of (or over) child-bearing age, and cuts across socio-economic lines and races. I’ve only experienced it in the United States, but my guess is that it’s really a worldwide problem. No need to check Snopes.com, this is a true issue, not an online hoax: nostalgic amnesia.