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    Go Mad

    Erin Britt January 15, 2022 essays

    By Jennifer Savage. I’ve watched enough Mad Men to know who my true token character is, the one I most resemble, but I went through a few weeks of denial before I truly admitted it to myself.

    mad men, character, identity, writer, woman, motherhood, thrift shopping

    Ripped

    Erin Britt January 13, 2022 essays

    by Stacey Conner. It's too many mothers in too short a time. They are frightened and confused despite our best efforts.

    foster parent, foster kids, motherhood, mothers, bedtime, routine, structure, snuggles, goodnight kisses, attachment, parenting

    Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

    Erin Britt January 10, 2022 essays

    By Stephanie Land. The aftermath of graduation wasn’t coming in overwhelming happiness and celebration and pride.

    graduation, college, ceremony, motherhood, parenting, pride, pregnancy, daughter, role model, family, friends

    All in a Morning

    Erin Britt January 7, 2022 essays

    By Maggie Jones. I wonder if I'm right for these kids. I wonder if I'm right for this life.

    infant, breastfeeding, diabetic, motherhood, parenting, alcohol, blood sugar, insulin, regret, projection, morning, sleep deprivation

    The Tiny Garden

    Erin Britt January 5, 2022 essays

    By Kathy Glow. I haven’t been proud of something new in a long time, and this feels good. 

    gardening, flowers, hobby, spring, marriage, partnership, chores, motherhood

    Taking Breath for Granted

    Erin Britt December 31, 2021 essays

    By Darrien Michele Gipson. There are times in your life when you read something that takes your breath away.

    breath, gasping, chocking, allergic reaction, dinner, motherhood, parenting, fear, death

    Learning Through the Heart of a Grandmother

    Erin Britt December 29, 2021 essays

    By Ris Higgins. I had no idea that becoming a grandmother would become a significant platform for my growth and learning.

    unconditional love, grandmother, motherhood, parenting, granddaughter, infant, son, time

    Sisters, Then and Now

    Erin Britt December 26, 2021 essays

    By Galit Breen. This new baby upset our rhythm. And we weren’t sure how to resynchronize.

    sisters, baby, motherhood, daughters, parenting, rhythm, routines, babies, sleep

    A Family I Never Knew I Wanted

    Erin Britt December 22, 2021 essays

    By Sarah Bregel. Motherhood is absolutely what you make it. And that’s not to downplay its challenges—it is a beast of its own.

    motherhood, challenges, pregnancy, freedom, sleep, sleep deprivation, parenting, choice, family, responsibility

    Left Behind

    Erin Britt December 17, 2021 essays

    By Stacey Conner. I'm not that mom. I'm never the one in the fort, playing the game, giving the rides.

    play, swimming, mom, motherhood, fun, supervisor, parenting, exercise, always
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