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Let’s Be Clear: I Resented Motherhood—But Not My Child
You know the scene that plays out in your head when you’re pregnant with your first child? That one from a picture perfect movie—and you
How Severe Postpartum Depression Led Me to My Calling
A mother explores how navigating identity changes after the birth of her child inspired her to find her true passion.
Raising Black Children in America Takes a Village—So I Created One
In the wake of the racial tension and turbulence of 2020, one mother stood up for Black mothers everywhere by creating a community where they could connect and find support.
I Always Dreamt of Being a Mom—But I Never Thought It’d Cost Me My Marriage
A mom shares her candid journey of having children via IVF with her wife only to be served unexpected divorce papers.
My Father’s Suicide Taught Me the Importance of Healing Trauma
A mother explores how her father’s suicide helped her heal generational trauma from a challenging childhood.
When (It Seems Like) Everyone is Enjoying Motherhood But You
A mother explores how every parenting stage offers new experiences and challenges—and that it’s okay to not love every minute.
The Way I Healed My Postpartum Depression? Through This Timeless Practice
One mother shares how the simple act of putting pen to paper became not only a tool for reflection but also her new purpose.
The Birth of My Daughter Helped Me Grieve My Father’s Death
Seven months before this writer discovered she was pregnant, she lost her father. Here, she explores the complex journey of navigating the deep joy she experienced when becoming a mother while also grappling with the deep grief of having lost her father.
I Was Afraid to Come Out in the Bible Belt—Until I Became a Mother
Becoming a mother is a transformative experience for every woman, giving her a new sense of unconditional love and bravery.
Why Coming Out as a Lesbian Made Me a Better Mom
Spoiler: the kids will be alright. And you will be, too.