How My Mom’s Absence Made Me a Better Mother
It’s nearly Mother’s Day, and like most dutiful daughters, I’ll make my way to the card section at the neighborhood grocery store and search for a greeting card for my …
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My Teenager Changed One of My Bad Memories into a Good One
I have a 13-year-old daughter. I think most parents of teenagers know what that means: I love her to pieces, but she has a knack for driving me bonkers. We …
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Operation Road Trip: Being a Woman Still Isn’t Easy in 2020
When I was in the delivery room, I was alone. During Covid, having my first baby, far from home… It was rough. I was incredibly alone. But it was all …
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How I Realized I’ve Been Standing in My Grown Children’s Way
The Mysteries Only Mom Can Solve The oldest of my three children just had his last first day of school. Along with the obligatory pictures, I couldn’t help feeling a …
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