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    The Wake-Up Call

    Samantha Darby Sollenberger September 5, 2023 essays

    I know it's not anyone’s fault that she’s screaming, yet I look for someone to blame.

    night waking, baby, separation, divorce, teething, anger, motherhood, single, parenting

    Joy in the Gray

    Dana Hemelt September 4, 2023 essays

    As much as my Type A personality would often like them to be, things aren’t always black and white.

    bat mtizvah, bar mitzvah, jewish, celebration, friendships, party, motherhood, grandparents, joy

    In Search of my Next Love

    Dory Arber September 3, 2023 essays

    I don't regret my past inclinations to meet men via online dating and am not against it for others.

    online dating, motherhood, marriage, ex-husband, love, match.com, social media, profile, dating

    This Valentine is Different

    Mirna Sabbagh Muslmani August 31, 2023 essays

    It wasn’t love at first sight. It wasn’t the sudden chemistry that one would expect given I’m crazy for you now. 

    valentine's day, love, newborn, baby, motherhood, parenting, chemistry

    Dearest Susie Q

    Mychaela Nickoloff August 29, 2023 essays

    The real magic of a love letter is that they can be saved, put aside in a box and forgotten for years until, like tiny treasures, they are rediscovered.

    love letters, wwii, love, valentine's day, romance, communication, long distance, letter writing

    Valentine’s Day: Teach Him What You Want

    Jennifer Wolfe August 26, 2023 essays

    The realization of his error hit him like a load of wet cement. 

    valentine's day, romance, love, dinner, expectations, college, boyfriend

    The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Man

    Stacey of onefunnymotha August 25, 2023 essays

    The only problem is on the one day I actually plan to show my love it’s hard to find a gift.

    valentine's day, valentine, love, gift, husband, marriage

    A Promise

    Gena Mavuli August 23, 2023 essays

    I’ll need to feel your breath on me long after you’re gone, have your scent on me linger on my neck.

    love, sex, connection, marriage, household, parenting, motherhood

    The Nighttime Creeper

    Sarah Honey August 22, 2023 essays

    At some point in the middle of the night between 4:00–6:00 a.m., Little Dude embarks on his voyage across the dark uncharted carpet of our upstairs hallway. 

    nighttime waking, family bed, sleeping, toddler, parenting, marriage, love

    Room for Two

    Erin Christ August 20, 2023 essays

    Everyone keeps telling me, reassuring me, that you do in fact love the second as much as the first.

    baby, toddler, sibling, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, love
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