“I remember feeling broken, wondering why they sold me motherhood in such a beautiful and shiny package, only to discover later that it was a mirage.”
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“I remember feeling broken, wondering why they sold me motherhood in such a beautiful and shiny package, only to discover later that it was a mirage.”
“I hope you remember everything I did was to be the best mom I could. Your mom was never meant to be perfect. She was just meant to be yours.”
“As the ride comes to a temporary stop, you exhale and shake your head to get it to stop spinning. You climb off, regain your legs, and get back in line to ride again.”
“There isn’t a day that goes by that I regret it. I gave her a purpose and now she gives me a purpose.”
“I see you. I care for you. I love you. But sometimes, my best isn’t enough for this fast-paced life.”
“On my wedding day, I became a full-time, 7 days-a-week stepmother. Almost three weeks later, not thinking it scientifically possible, I got a faint positive on a pregnancy test.”
“We may only share shy and cautious smiles on the outside, but on the inside –in our hearts–we share this journey.”
“You thought you saw her doing it all. But there’s so much more that’s invisible.”
“6 years into this journey, I don’t know what I weigh anymore because it doesn’t really matter to me now. I found the confidence I’d been lacking, and it was not in the smaller dress size where I thought it would be, but in the better quality of life that being healthier has afforded me.”
“Worry if your friends make you happy. Worry about being the nice kid. Worry about the kid sitting alone, AND DO NOT LET HIM.”