Dear Brave Mom, You did it—you gave birth to a real, human baby. You made it through your pregnancy, you made it through labor and delivery, whatever that looked like for you. You are now a mom of a newborn. Momma, be proud. However you got to this point with your little wrinkled ...
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Dear Brave Mom: I am Divorced
Dear Brave Mom, I am divorced. There! I said it. Do you know how hard it is for me to say that? While it’s true and I know I shouldn’t try to conceal it, it’s something that I simply don’t want to make public. I want it hidden away in a dark closet, forgotten, with no one remembering it. ...
You Are Not Enough
Dear Brave Mom, Nothing could have prepared me for it. My life was neat and tidy. I had it all figured out. I graduated high school, chose my college, mapped out my degree program, got married, graduated, and landed my first teaching job at my school of choice. All I was missing ...
Dear Brave Mom: I know, me too.
Dear Brave Mom, I know, me too. I am fresh out. Of what? Everything. I called my mom today. Not crying but sobbing. The first words out of my mouth were, "they won't sleep!" I was sure that sleepless nights were behind us but I am realizing that restful sleep is a thing of the ...
You’ve Got This
Dear Brave Mom, As a kid I never realized how difficult it would be to be a parent. There are so many expectations for women (and moms) that are unrealistic and unfair. It's easy to feel the pressure of other peoples expectations (and our own) but those expectations won't bring joy to ...