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    Shedding

    Amy Cappelli September 20, 2019 essays

    Mom watches daughter struggle to maintain identity as she grows into a teenager.

    daughter, teenager, motherhood, parenting, identity, childhood, individuality

    Independence Day

    Stacey Conner September 19, 2019 essays

    Mom allows son independence with his choice of haircut. 

    hair cut, indpendence, son, motherhood, parenting, choices

    Folkdance of Life

    Rachel Turiel September 14, 2019 essays

    I remember being in that club of cousins, being fast and light in my kid-suit, bonded in solidarity with anyone who shared the same set of grandparents.

    cousins, death, memorial, grandparents, family, childhood

    The Climb

    Stephanie Land September 10, 2019 essays

    Single mom struggles with co-parenting plan during the summer months.

    climbing, co-parenting, divorce, marriage, relationships, single mom, parenting, mountains, friends, family, childcare, college, education

    Shrine of Hope & Sorrow

    Christine Organ September 7, 2019 essays

    A small flower in a garden of grief bring reprieve to parents of a lost child.

    loss, miscarriage, shrine, hope, sorrow, pregnancy, grief, memorial

    My Little Hoarders

    Nicole Leigh Shaw September 6, 2019 essays

    They become consumers of everything, burying their noses in every glass, inhaling deeply, swishing the world around in their mouths then spitting it out and declaring it too tannic.

    hoarders, vacations, beach, towels, play, chores, games

    I Salute You

    Jennifer Bosse September 3, 2019 essays

    Mom salutes anyone who is raising kids and having a hard day.

    together, cleaning, salute, connection, competition, parenting, stress, emotions, unconditional love, caring

    Long Distance

    Victoria Roberts September 1, 2019 essays

    For the second time in my life, I was nervous about leaving home.

    college, growing up, daughter, family, distance, adventure, life, anxiety

    Perfectly Happy

    Stacey Conner August 29, 2019 essays

    Father Time remains bold as he examines one moms happiness.

    time, grief, joy, money, happiness, miscarriage, loss

    My Favorite Time

    Pamela Bussi August 26, 2019 essays

    The struggles of life as a widow at the age of 24 can be staggering.

    death, loss, marriage, phone call, communication, single parenting
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