“They don’t care whether your hair is a mess, if you’re not the best baker in the world, or if you can’t string together anything more than boxed mac-n-cheese.”
Your Kids Don’t Need Perfection, They Just Need You
Dear Society: If You Want Us To ‘Enjoy Every Minute’ Of Raising Our Kids ‘Because It Goes So Fast,’ HELP US
“We are not super moms and dads. And honestly, the smallest acts feel so huge in this season.”
‘We’re all recovering from something. And YOU, mama, are not alone.’: Mother idealizes world where moms support moms in solidarity
“Some say actions speak louder than words, but I would argue words are a very honorable start. So, I want to start this conversation: Hi. My name is Mama, and I’m tired.”
‘You need to parent her like she is neurotypical and she’ll act neurotypical.’: Mom shares difficult road to daughter’s autism diagnosis
“I sat in disbelief as the doctors claimed the girl they saw in front of them had too much autonomy and confidence, worked too hard to engage, and had far too great of abstract thinking to possibly be on the spectrum.”
Polish Moms Plant Strollers At Train Station For Ukrainian Mothers Fleeing With Their Kids
“No, the powerful men don’t go out by themselves. Instead, they send out sons and daughters of mothers to fight their battles. The same sons and daughters that not long ago rode in strollers.”
A Letter To Moms Attending School
“I’ve been in class, begging for it to end early because I was leaking breast milk I knew my baby would want. I’ve been in class, unable to focus on the test questions because I knew my baby needed me at home.”
‘His job was done. He loved and protected us as long as he could. It was my turn to be strong for him.’: Woman shares pet grief journey, ‘he was our family member’
“For nine years, that sweet boy was at every Christmas and licked every tear. He took care of our babies and loved every guest who ever entered our home.”
‘This is 3 years and 3 days without a drink. And those 3 extra days are the best of all.’: Mom details sobriety journey, shares words of encouragement
“These last 3 days, I forgot I stopped drinking. I forgot about the hangovers. I forgot about the mornings laced with self-hate. I forgot about the cycle of numbing out and hurting. Those were the weakest parts of my life.”
I’m A Middle Mom—Not Fully Through The Land Of Little, And Yet No Longer Holding Babies
“The blurry-eyed days of babies and toddlers felt like they’d last forever, but they’ve slipped right through my fingers like flowing water. And still, the days of grown are not yet here.”
‘Hold on, Zac, the ambulance is coming.’ I was face down in the middle of the road, and I couldn’t feel any of my limbs.’: Man shares journey towards recovery after spinal cord injury
“I woke up out of a dead sleep and said to myself, ‘It’s time to get to work.’ It felt as if a weight was just lifted off my shoulders. This injury will not define me.”