Elizabeth Grow is an editor and content writer for Love What Matters. A graduate of Utah State University, she now lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth loves sharing stories that raise awareness for neglected populations within our society, particularly the mentally ill. She loves music, any kind of DIY craft project, and a good movie.
“I was told this was likely cancer, alone during a pandemic, holding the hand of a stranger while they stuck a needle in my breast. When I got the results, it read ‘Invasive Ductal Carcinoma’ followed by a lot of NEGATIVE testing.”
“It never seems to work though, just sitting there, wishing for magic. Until yesterday, when it did.”
“I was eating lunch in the bathroom, skipping school, and failing my classes. But I realized, no matter what they said or did, none of it mattered.”
“I think these are the growing pains of motherhood that we don’t talk about — the words that exist beneath the surface of ‘How’s the baby?’ and ‘Are you sleeping?'”
“Hi, it’s me. I’m that mom.”
“You’ll look at elves and Santa’s cookie plate like they’re familiar old friends you have to say goodbye to. You’ll comb through social media photos and wonder how the cute little girl is a mere days from being an adult. You’ll wonder if you’ve still got what it takes to impress your grown-up kids with Christmas magic.”
“I can’t help but think what I’d have missed out on if I stayed afraid of being awkward.”
“I was that rebel woman, struck down by a hard life, almost too independent and broken to be loved. I wanted to hate her because the whole mom thing failed with me growing up, so why would I want one now?”
“I know it’s not easy, especially when you’re tired and frustrated… but, it’s worth it when it works. So next time your little one starts spiraling, try plucking those grouchies away.”
“I’m just so desperate to remember every minute of your babyhood, because there won’t be another baby brother or sister in a few years.”
