“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.”
‘We’re all recovering from something. And YOU, mama, are not alone.’: Mother idealizes world where moms support moms in solidarity
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.”
‘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.”
‘A nurse told me his arm was swollen. I prayed a thousand times for the chance to be this little boy’s mom.’: First-time parents navigate newborn’s cancer diagnosis
“They told us, ‘The tumor is growing all around and between the bones, resulting in the bones being separated.’ It would be impossible to remove all of the tumor and leave behind a functioning arm. The best treatment would be amputation and chemotherapy.”
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.”
‘I get to be his safe place. I get to be the one who rocks him to sleep and kisses his boo-boos. I get to love him and receive his love in return.’: Mom urges gratitude for fostering, ‘It’s a privilege’
“How often we think of our blessings as obligations, rather than seeing them as the gifts they truly are.”
Your Circumstances Don’t Define You (From A Teen Mom Turned Awarded Nurse)
“When I walked across the stage at 22, I was determined to lead by example. I wanted to show any young mother out there the choice is theirs to make. Only you can decide how your life will turn out.”
‘Give it time. You’re a first-time mom, be patient.’ When I thought things couldn’t get any worse, they did.’: Teen mom advocates for medically complex son while battling heart problems, ‘Faith never fails’
“I was told if I was to do a heart transplant, it would only give me 20 years to live. I can’t have that for my son; I want to be able to spend time with him.”