Devon Ledbetter is a writer and editor based in Florida. She holds a BA in English from Florida State University. She currently formerly worked as a Digital Editor with Love What Matters and has previously had works published with College Magazine and Her Campus. Her favorite pastimes include beach trips, baking, and concerts. You can learn more about Devon through her portfolio https://dnl16b.wixsite.com/ledbetter-portfolio
“Just like the plants in your garden, when kids are given the proper care and room to grow, they bloom quickly.”
“From the day we found out about his diagnosis, we knew we had a fighter on our hands.”
“Infertility may not be considered life-threatening, but it is life-changing. Just because you can’t see it from the outside does not mean it doesn’t exist.”
“Once you start looking for yourself outside of motherhood, you may find you may not even be the person you were before becoming a mom. It can feel like you are discovering an entirely new person, but it’s an opportunity to meet yourself all over again.”
“I know, just like all the other holidays, I will make it through. But unexpectedly, I think this has been the toughest one yet.”
“I felt guilt and shame as I compared myself to other moms on IG who looked so happy and content at home with their children, but what scared me the most was how badly I wanted to leave.”
“I see you trying to be the calm amongst the storm. I hear you just trying your hardest to be heard.”
“I’m a single mom, yes, but my village is strong, amazing, and the most supportive. I know this baby will be surrounded by so much love, understanding, and diversity. I thank the universe everyday for placing such amazing, wonderful, loving humans in my life exactly when I needed them.”
“You never know the journey a person has been on through motherhood.”
“Your opinion, your religion, your viewpoint does not and should not dictate how others seek and have access to healthcare.”
