“I used to bristle at the idea of being a stay-at-home mom living in the suburbs. After college I set up a life in the mountains, relishing my freedom as my friends began to be ‘tied down’ by kids. And yet here I am – a work from home, stay at home mom living in the suburbs.”
I Miss The Person I Was Before I Had Kids
‘I woke up to my boyfriend panicking on the phone with 911. I had one too many.’: Woman shares sobriety, Epilepsy acceptance journey
“I kept drinking to fit in; I didn’t want to feel left out. I was in denial.”
‘You can’t tell me I’m not allowed to grieve.’: Special needs mom says ‘my feelings are valid’
“I’m not grieving WHO he is. I grieve the parts which bring me to my knees in tears – watching what his little body has to endure.”
Dear Moms, It’s Time To Stop Sacrificing Things You Shouldn’t
“We give up parts of ourselves because we think somehow it makes us the moms we’re ‘supposed’ to be. We give up things that interest us. Things we used to be good at, that filled our minds and brought us joy.”
‘I shoved my newborn into my husband’s arms before violently jumping and screaming, ‘I’m not going to die!’ I hadn’t slept the whole time.’: Mom with bipolar disorder shares journey with postpartum psychosis
“I admitted myself to a psychiatric facility. My husband went back to our newborn by himself, without paternity leave. I want to make sure other bipolar women don’t give birth without being prepared.”
‘What are YOU looking at?!’ Why would they say those things to me? I became someone I didn’t recognize.’: Woman with Vitiligo finds self-love, ‘I no longer walk in fear’
“It took me 1 hr and 45 mins to do my makeup everyday. ‘No, it only affects your skin color and nothing else.’ People called me a cow, a Dalmatian, a spotted n-word… I say ‘never live in fear.'”
‘It was my mother and I’s little secret. I made sure NO ONE was around and acted like nothing happened.’: Woman born with HIV, ‘It should bring us together, not humiliate us’
“I wish that others could view HIV as an immune system condition, easily manageable with antivirals. It didn’t bother me, but I knew it would most likely bother everyone around me.
Live For These Moments Mama, Because They Go By So Fast
“And I don’t mean the days of early rising and late-night feedings. The thousands of diaper changes, the mountainous loads of laundry, or the temper tantrums.”
‘I’m just tired. I don’t need someone to fix it, or tell me it gets better, or that these days are short. I know.’: Young mom candidly shares exhaustion, guilt she feels because of it
“There is nothing I’d rather do than be a mother. But, it makes me more tired than anything else in the world.”
‘I was sobbing with gratitude.’: 80-year-old goes out of way to rescue mom of 2 stuck in blizzard
“I have never hugged my kids tighter.”
‘My life would never be the same. I pledged to myself I would do everything I could to stop using drugs.’: Former inmate overcomes addiction, commits to helping others
“I remember that day when I stood on the threshold of a new life. 14 years later, I celebrated 14 years clean.”
Reach Out To The Mom Who You’re Wondering Whether Or Not Is Okay
“She may just need your text, your call, or your hug.”
‘I asked my husband, ‘Who does she look like?’ His response was, ‘She doesn’t really look like any of us.’: Mom births rainbow baby with Down Syndrome after 10 miscarriages
“Not only did Rebecca have Down Syndrome, but she also had 2 holes in her heart and a fissure.”
15-Year-Old Russian Figure Skater, Kamila Valieva, Cleared To Compete After Failed Drug Test
U.S. sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, wasn’t.
‘Did I teach her enough about life? Did I show her enough love?’: Mom shares candid emotions after daughter’s college acceptance
“I knew this day was approaching and by the press of one single word… accept… my girl is off to college.”
‘A population forgotten.’: Community rallies to surprise widows with Valentine’s Day flowers
“We had plans to travel, take dance lessons, retire… he was my rock. It was hard being that young and losing him, so to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day was so special.”
No Matter How Old, You Will Always Be Little Ones In My Eyes
“Because this mama will never allow that day to come to an end.”
‘4 different times in one year, I attempted to take my own life.’: Mom shares journey with mental health, suicidal ideation
“I regret not seeking help sooner.”
I’ve Gotten Pregnant 8 Times, But I Still Don’t Know What It Feels Like To Be Pregnant
“I’ve never gotten to see my baby’s face on an ultrasound or hear their heartbeat. I’ve never gotten to feel them kick their little legs inside of me. I’ve never gotten to watch my belly slowly grow. All of my babies left me too soon.”
‘Just because someone’s calendar and bank account are fuller than my own does not mean their life is fuller.’: Mom reflects on true meaning of success
“Just because someone’s calendar and bank account are fuller than my own does not mean their life is fuller.”
Being A Mom Is The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done — Loving You Is By Far The Easiest
“The little moments lift me up and carry me when those suffocating, unbearable days threaten to break me.”
‘You need to take me to the ER. Something is really wrong.’ Doctors were telling us you might have leukemia. I never thought you were an alcoholic.’: Wife shares husband’s sobriety journey
“It’s important for people who only see the trips to Europe and the romantic, playful posts to understand the true gravity of what we went through to get to where we are today.”
‘Your wife looks really suspicious for Munchausen’s by proxy.’ He warned other doctors about me.’: Mom to medically complex child urges ‘ALWAYS trust your gut’ after doctor’s malpractice
“I later learned he had a pattern of doing this to mothers. It’s unfortunately a very real reality for mothers of chronically ill children.”
‘I’ve tried purging, organizing, shelves, bins and baskets. And yet, tiny pants, pieces of Lego, socks, and random forks are scattered all about.’: Mom’s sweet reason for appreciating messy home
“Truth is, I can’t stand the f***ing mess. But one day, it’s going to be clean. So for now, I’ll continue putting socks and pants and forks back in their place in exchange for hugs and goodnight kisses and tending to sweet little voices at their every beck and call. Because in my house at least, you can’t have one without the other.”
‘We were twice blessed!’: Woman battling infertility births miracle twins in final IVF attempt
“I nearly gave up. I was tired of tricking my body into thinking it might be pregnant. This would be our last attempt.”