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Apr 29, 2024

10 stories

Motherhood

Lessons and experiences lived as a mother of three sons

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The Narrative Arc

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Natalie

It Was Love at First Feels but the Sight of Him Sealed It For Life

This is my story of love at first sight twenty-three years ago

Apr 27, 2024

My one month old baby laying on my bed, staring back at the camera holding one toe mid air — as tiny and helpless as can be — yet tranquil

Apr 27, 2024

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This Call From My Son Was the Last I Expected to Ever Receive

Holidays are times like any other when we need to respect that not everyone is celebrating the best of times

Dec 16, 2023

This Call From My Son Was the Last I Expected to Ever Receive

Dec 16, 2023

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New Writers Welcome

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Natalie

Let’s “Watch” Our Words and Be Clear!

A Christmas surprise goes sideways

Dec 7, 2022

Let’s “Watch” Our Words and Be Clear!

Dec 7, 2022

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A Closed Door Cannot Show You What Is on the Other Side Until You Open It

It was the door I didn’t want to open — but the one I clearly had to choose

Aug 3, 2023

A Closed Door Cannot Show You What Is on the Other Side Until You Open It

Aug 3, 2023

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A Picture and Phone Call That Kept Him Still as My Son But Now as This

They’re first learning to walk and soon to drive — but it was this special, parental transition that caught me completely off guard

Apr 21, 2023

Trees blooming in spring yellow blossoms with quote written: you know that children are growing up when they start asking questions that have answers by John J Plomp

Apr 21, 2023

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New Writers Welcome

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Natalie

Another August Comes To An End — But It’s The First And Last Kind Of This August

I finally understand — you don’t have to take as long as I did.

Aug 23, 2022

small chalkboard with the words “back to school” written on it

Aug 23, 2022

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Counter Arts

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Natalie

The Mouths Of Babes Will Often Remind Us of What We See — And Don’t

It was time to go — sacrifices and careful choices prepared the way for that unexpected lesson.

Sep 15, 2022

Young black girl staring upwards — pensive in thought

Sep 15, 2022

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Modern Women

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Natalie

When The Sacrifice Of An External Reward Is For Family Gain: We All Win

Part 2: …these career losses are now worn as badges of honor. At least I’m trying to.

Aug 17, 2022

When The Sacrifice Of An External Reward Is For Family Gain: We All Win

Aug 17, 2022

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Modern Women

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Natalie

When The Sacrifice Of An External Reward Is Made For Family Gain— We All Win

Part 1: The twists and turns in my life have come at the price of my career, but I now wear it as a badge of honor — at least I’m trying…

Aug 17, 2022

When The Sacrifice Of An External Reward Is Made For Family Gain— We All Win

Aug 17, 2022

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