Elizabeth Grow is an editor and content writer for Love What Matters. A graduate of Utah State University, she now lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth loves sharing stories that raise awareness for neglected populations within our society, particularly the mentally ill. She loves music, any kind of DIY craft project, and a good movie.
“My hands wouldn’t long for his if I hadn’t known his grasp. My ears wouldn’t strain to listen if I didn’t know his laugh.”
“As I sat there talking through all my fears and worries, my husband said, ‘I mean, in all reality, this is the least worst thing that could have happened to her.’ It did not go over as well as he meant it, but it was eventually something I’d think about many times.”
“Suddenly what once felt like my biggest failure, was actually our biggest blessing.”
“When I saw Weston’s hand and put my finger in his tiny palm, I knew I was the perfect fit to be his mom.”
“I held her during my ‘golden hour’ and quietly cried small tears from the corners of my eyes. Guilt consumed me.”
“Some days I’m exhausted by the messes, the arguments, and the constant work it takes to be a mother. Motherhood is easy to cherish on the good days, but what about the days where you feel depleted?”
“Intentional motherhood is about choosing to live the life you want, not the life you think society expects of you. It’s a wonderful way to live, if you ask me.”
“When they brought Olivia’s bone marrow into the room, there was a very intense presence knowing we were about to witness our daughter’s cells and our son’s become one right in front of our eyes.”
“My husband of 7 years told me he didn’t want kids. I was utterly shocked and confused. We had already started saving for their education. I contemplated my choices, none of which were part of my plan. Divorcing someone I loved didn’t seem fair, but life without a family didn’t make sense to me.”
“I told him I was sorry for yelling, but I need him to listen when I ask him to do something. He accepted my apology and said he’d try harder to listen, but then he said something that almost knocked me out.”
