“Words, schedules, and plans are not needed in these moments—just the reconnection to momma.”
Devon Ledbetter
Sometimes, Love And Safety For Teens Look Like Being Silent And Opening Your Arms
‘I was never prepared to find out I had a 4-inch endometrioma wrapping around my left ovary.’: Endometriosis warrior shares peek inside infertility battle in wake of adoption, miscarriage
“It’s incredibly hard to understand how we got here, to the tiniest urn you’ve laid eyes on and a few ultrasound pictures.”
‘I know from experience, we blossom faster than when we’re constricted.’: Mom urges parents ‘let them grow like wildflowers’
“Just like the plants in your garden, when kids are given the proper care and room to grow, they bloom quickly.”
‘The OB said, ‘You have 2 days to decide if you’d like to continue your pregnancy.’ My mind couldn’t grasp life without my baby boy.’: Mom births son with Spina Bifida, ‘He has beaten so many odds’
“From the day we found out about his diagnosis, we knew we had a fighter on our hands.”
‘I’m sorry, your claim has been denied.’ I had to turn down medication because the cost was too high.’: Woman battling infertility urges to insurance companies ‘it’s time to change’
“Infertility may not be considered life-threatening, but it is life-changing. Just because you can’t see it from the outside does not mean it doesn’t exist.”
‘When I became a mother, it enveloped my entire being. 4 1/2 years ago, I began rediscovering myself.’: Mom of 4 reflects on self-growth in motherhood
“Once you start looking for yourself outside of motherhood, you may find you may not even be the person you were before becoming a mom. It can feel like you are discovering an entirely new person, but it’s an opportunity to meet yourself all over again.”
I Made It Through The Holidays Without My Mom This Year, But Mother’s Day Is Bringing Up A Whole New Whirl Of Emotions
“I know, just like all the other holidays, I will make it through. But unexpectedly, I think this has been the toughest one yet.”
‘After my husband died, I thought trips like these were over for me.’: Widowed mom shares self-realization journey after feeling ‘limited and trapped’
“I felt guilt and shame as I compared myself to other moms on IG who looked so happy and content at home with their children, but what scared me the most was how badly I wanted to leave.”
Dear Moms – I See You On Your Hard Days, Trying To Keep It All Together
“I see you trying to be the calm amongst the storm. I hear you just trying your hardest to be heard.”
‘If you asked me as a child what I wanted to be when I grew up, I’d say, ‘A mom.’: Lesbian single mom by choice finds sperm donor through app, thanks friends for support
“I’m a single mom, yes, but my village is strong, amazing, and the most supportive. I know this baby will be surrounded by so much love, understanding, and diversity. I thank the universe everyday for placing such amazing, wonderful, loving humans in my life exactly when I needed them.”
